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Viral 🟡 Moderate

Carp Pox (Cyprinid Herpesvirus 1)

🦠 Cyprinid herpesvirus 1

📋 Overview

Carp pox appears as smooth wax-like lumps on skin. It waxes and wanes seasonally. Not directly fatal but reduces market value of ornamental fish.

📊 Key Facts

Causative Agent
Cyprinid herpesvirus 1
Treatment
✗ None
Vaccine
✗ None / Experimental