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  • Chlorophyllin for the control of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis (Fouquet).

Chlorophyllin for the control of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis (Fouquet).

Parasitology research (2012-04-06)
S Wohllebe, P Richter, D-P Häder
ABSTRACT

Tests were conducted to determine the efficiency of the photodynamic substance chlorophyllin to kill different life stages of the protozoan parasite Ichthyophthirius mulftifiliis (Fouquet) which causes the white spot disease in many freshwater fish species. This study has developed a new treatment for the control of ichthyophthiriosis, and demonstrated that non-toxic water-soluble chlorophyll (chlorophyllin) is a potential remedial agent at low concentrations for this serious parasitic disease.

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Chlorophyllin sodium copper salt, commercial grade