ISOLATION OF CANDIDA ALBICANS FROM NATURALLY INFECTED FRESHWATER FISH

Abstract

Fungal diseases considered emerging diseases affecting freshwaterfish. In this study, Candida albicans was isolated from diseasedOreochromis niloticus, Cyprinus carpio, Clarius garipinous andMugil cephalus from fish farms at Behara and Kafrelsheikh provinces.Experimental infection were performed to determine the LD50 inOreochromis niloticus. Serum chemistry, blood picture andhistopathological examination of diseased fish also, discussed.