Iridovirus dwarf gourami disease

Iridovirus dwarf gourami disease
Dwarf gouramis infected with another disease displaying ulcers, a common symptom of DGD
Specialty	Aquarium disease
Symptoms	Loss of colour, loss of appetite and deterioration of muscle.
Complications	Necrosis of the kidney and spleen
Usual onset	1 day-6 months post exposure
Causes	Iridovirus likened by inbreeding
Risk factors	Highly infectious amongst Gourami
Diagnostic method	Observation of symptoms
Prevention	Obtaining Dwarf gourami from reputable sources, keeping them in a low-stress environment. Once infected, avoid adding any gourami to the aquarium for a period of three months
Treatment	None, always fatal
Medication	None

Iridovirus dwarf gourami disease is a widespread consequence caused by the poor genetics of the dwarf gourami, a popular fish in the aquarium trade. It is the result of severe inbreeding. Despite being unable to develop the disease, other gourami become prone to infection if a dwarf gourami in the tank gets the Iridovirus. Once symptoms develop, the gourami's mortality rate reaches 100% and there is no cure nor treatment.