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Koi Herpes Virus (KHV) is a viral disease that is very contagious to the common carp (Cyrpinus Carpio). It is most common found in ornamental Koi Fish, which are often used in outdoor ponds or as feeder stock. The first Case of KHV was reported in 1998, but not confirmed until later in 1999.
What is KHV?
KHV is a DNA-based virus. After discovery, it was identified that KHV is indeed a strand of herpes virus. Like other strands, KHV stays with the infected for the duration of their life - making the recovered and exposed potential carriers of the virus. Koi fish infected with KHV may die within the first 24-48 hours of exposure.
Symptoms of KHV
Symptoms of KHV include:
- Gill mottling
- Red and white patches appearing on gills
- Bleeding Gills
- Sunken Eyes
- Pale Patches
- Blisters