Parasitic Vectors in Aquaculture: Neobenedenia girellae and Leeches as Potential Transmission Agents for Trypanosoma carassii spectrum and Pathogenic bacteria
Jinsong Chen, Jingyu Zhuang, Xintao Li, Musen Lin, Qianyu Lu, Ning Yan, De‐Hua Lai, Shengfeng Huang
This study identifies leeches and Neobenedenia girellae as potential vectors for Trypanosoma carassii spectrum and co-pathogenic bacteria in aquaculture, showing higher transmission efficiency via leeches in controlled experiments.
bioRxiv · Aug 24, 2026 · PreprintZoology