Parasitic
🟠 Severe
Camallanus Nematodes
🦠 Camallanus cotti
📋 Overview
Camallanus worms live in the fish intestine and reproduce internally. The red worm tips visible at the anus are only the last portion of the worm. Levamisole is the effective treatment; older fenbendazole is less reliable.
📊 Key Facts
Causative Agent
Camallanus cotti
Primary Host
Livebearers, cichlids, wild-caught tropical species
Vaccine
✗ None / Experimental
💊 Treatment
⚠️ No universally approved treatment is currently available. The information below covers supportive care and experimental approaches.
Levamisole (2 mg/L 24-hour bath, repeat weekly for 3 cycles).