title: Diagnostic cytology of fish.
abstract: Cytology is an essential part of a diagnostic workup in cases of aquatic animal diseases. It is simple to perform, inexpensive, and can yield quick and valuable results. External parasites, bacterial and fungal diseases, and gastrointestinal infestations are easily determined with wet mount cytology. Because of the relatively small number of nonlethal diagnostic techniques available for aquatic species, cytologic testing should be considered in every case. Early diagnosis can lead to more effective treatment plans, ensuring a better prognostic outcome in our patients.
authors.affiliation: Zoo/Exotic Pathology Service, 7647 Wachtel Way, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, USA. dreavill@zooexotic.com
authors.forename: Drury
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Reavill
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003581:Cytodiagnosis / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D005393:Fish Diseases / Q000382:microbiology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology*; D005399:Fishes