What is another word for costiasis?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒsʃɪˌasiz] (IPA) 
Costiasis is a common term used to describe an infectious disease that affects the skin and gills of fish. It is caused by a parasitic organism called Costia necatrix. Other synonyms for costiasis include costiosis, ichthyobodoiosis, and ichthyobodosis. These terms are often used interchangeably, but refer to the same condition in fish. The symptoms of costiasis include lethargy, loss of appetite, and the appearance of small white spots on the skin and fins of the affected fish. If left untreated, costiasis can lead to the death of the infected fish. Therefore, prompt diagnosis and treatment of the disease is essential in order to reduce fish losses.
