Dropsy in fish: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia

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[[Image:Hydropisie.jpg|thumb|250px|right|A [[goldfish]] with fish dropsy]]

'''Dropsy''' is a condition in [[fish]] caused by the buildup of fluid inside the [[body cavity]] or tissues. As a [[symptom]] rather than a [[disease]] in its own right, it can indicate a number of underlying diseases, including [[bacterial infections]], [[parasitic]] infections, or [[liver]] dysfunction.<ref name="fwaquariums">{{cite book|isbn=1-931993-11-4|title=Freshwater Aquariums: Basic Aquarium Setup and Maintenance|author=David Alderton|year=2003|page=129}}</ref>