Clinical Guide to Fish Medicine

Clinical Guide to Fish Medicine
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Clinical Guide to Fish Medicine <p>Designed as a practical resource, <i>Clinical Guide to Fish Medicine</i> provides an evidence-based approach to the veterinary care of fish. This guide—written and edited by experts in the field—contains essential information on husbandry, diagnostics, and case management of bony and cartilaginous fish.<p>This important resource:<ul><li>Provides clinically relevant information on topics such as anatomy, water quality, life-support systems, nutrition, behavioral training, clinical examination, clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging, necropsy techniques, anesthesia and analgesia, surgery, medical treatment, and transport</li><li>Describes common presenting problems of fish, including possible differentials and practical approaches</li><li>Reviews key information on non-infectious and infectious diseases of fish in a concise format that is easily accessible in a clinical setting</li></ul><p>Written for veterinarians, biologists, technicians, specialists, and students, <i>Clinical Guide to Fish Medicine</i> offers a comprehensive review of veterinary medicine of fish.

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Table of Contents

List of Tables

List of Illustrations

Guide

Pages

Clinical Guide to Fish Medicine

Preface

Acknowledgments

List of Contributors

Section A Fish Medicine Topic Reviews. Introduction

A1 Anatomy and Taxonomy

Introduction

Anatomy of Bony Fish. Body Plan

Integument

Box A1.1 Basic Taxonomy of Extant Fish

Musculoskeletal System. Skeleton

Muscle

Buoyancy Organs

Adipose Tissue

Ocular Anatomy

Auditory Anatomy

Olfactory and Gustatory Anatomy

Oral/Pharyngeal Cavity

Gastrointestinal System

Liver and Gallbladder

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Lymphomyeloid System

Endocrine System

Urogenital System. Urinary System

Reproductive System

Neurologic System

Electric Organs

Anatomy of Cartilaginous Fish

Body Plan

Integument

Musculoskeletal System

Buoyancy

Ocular Anatomy

Auditory Anatomy

Olfactory and Gustatory Anatomy

Oral/Pharyngeal Cavity

Gastrointestinal System

Liver and Gallbladder

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Hematopoetic and Immunologic System

Endocrine System

Urogenital System. Urinary System

Reproductive System

Neurologic System

Electric Organs

Taxonomy

Taxonomy of Bony Fish (Osteichthyes) Acipenseriformes (Sturgeons, Paddlefish)

Amiiformes (Bowfin)

Anguilliformes (Eels)

Beryciformes (Soldierfish, Squirrelfish, Pinecone Fish, Flashlight Fish)

Characiformes (Piranha, Tetras, Hatchetfish)

Clupeiformes (Herrings, Anchovies)

Cypriniformes (Carp, Goldfish, Koi, Minnows, Zebrafish, Algae‐Eaters, Loaches)

Elopiformes (Tarpon, Ladyfish)

Gobiiformes (Gobies, Mudskippers)

Lepisosteiformes (Gars)

Lophiiformes (Frogfish, Anglerfish)

Osteoglossiformes (Arowana, Arapaima, Freshwater Butterflyfish, Elephantfish, Knifefish)

Perciformes (Perch‐Like Fish)

Pleuronectiformes (Flounder, Sole, Halibut)

Salmoniformes (Salmon, Trout, Char)

Siluriformes (Catfish)

Syngnathiformes (Seahorses, Sea Dragons, Pipefish, Trumpetfish, Shrimpfish)

Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish, Triggerfish, Filefish, Ocean Sunfish)

Sarcopterygii (Coelacanths, Lungfish)

Taxonomy of Cartilaginous Fish (Chondrichthyes)

Chimaeriformes (Chimaeras, Ratfish, Ghost Sharks)

Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)

Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks, White Sharks, Sand Tigers)

Squaliformes (Dogfish, Gulper Sharks)

Orectolobiformes (Carpet Sharks, Wobbegongs, Bamboo Sharks, Nurse Sharks)

Rajiformes (Skates)

Myliobatiformes (Cownose Rays, Stingrays, Manta Rays)

Torpediniformes (Electric Rays)

Pristiformes (Guitarfish and Sawfish)

Acknowledgments

References

A2 Water Quality

Introduction

Water Source

Dissolved Oxygen

Total Gas Pressures

Temperature

Salinity and Salt Composition

Nitrogenous Wastes (Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate)

pH

Alkalinity and Hardness

Carbon Dioxide

Chlorines and Chloramines

Iodide and Iodate

Heavy Metals

Turbidity/Suspended Solids

Microbiome and Bacterial Testing

Water Quality Testing Options

Conclusion

References

A3 Life Support Systems

Introduction

Bacteria and Other Microorganisms

System Type

Oxygenation and Gas Exchange

Water Flow

Mechanical and Physicochemical Filtration

Surface Skimming

Prefilters

Sand/Canister/Bead Filters

Settling/Sedimentation Tanks

Foam Fractionators

Activated Carbon

Flocculation

Mechanical and Physicochemical Filtration Troubleshooting

Biological Filtration: Nitrification and Mineralization

Biological Filtration Troubleshooting

Denitrification

Ecological Scrubbers

Water Disinfection

Ultraviolet Light Disinfection

Ozone Disinfection

Temperature Control

Noise and Vibration

Lighting

Other Life Support Equipment

Pond Life Support

Coral Reef Life Support

Conclusion

References

A4 Nutrition and Nutritional Support

Introduction

Natural History

Wild Diet and Foraging Ecology

Metabolism and Energetics

Anatomy and Digestion

Nutrient Requirements

Sources of Energy

Protein

Lipid

Carbohydrates

Vitamins

Minerals

Other Additives

Nutrient Choice

Feeding. Diet Selection and Formulation

Food Types

Pellet and Flake Foods

Gel Diets

Harvested Fish and Invertebrates (Seafood)

Plants and Algae

Live Foods

Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation

Feeding Behavior, Amount, and Frequency

Body Condition

Food Storage and Preparation

Food Safety and Monitoring

Storage

Food Preparation

Seafood

Produce

Pelleted and Flake Feeds

Gel Foods

Quality Control

Nutritional Support

Appetite Stimulants

Assisted Feeding

Tube Feeding (Gavage)

Force Feeding

Larval and Broodstock Nutrition

New Directions in Fish Nutrition Research

References

A5 Fish Behavior : Training and Enrichment

Introduction

Fish Abilities

Benefits of Behavioral Management

Introduction to the Science of Learning

Box A5.1 A Cup of Preventative Behavior

Box A5.2 Follow the Bouncing Ball

Before Training Begins

Getting Started with Training

Box A5.3 Possible Training Plan for Stingrays in a Touch Pool

Basic Training

Beyond Basic Training (Other Reasons to Train)

Box A5.4 A Tube for Every Eel

Box A5.5 Responding to the Dinner Bell

Box A5.6 Bubba's Postsurgical Cancer Treatment

Modifying Problem Behaviors

Box A5.7 Ready for Treatment and Travel – Shark Stretcher Training

Box A5.8 Shark Tickles

Conclusion

Box A5.9 Anchovy Calisthenics

Box A5.10 Right on Target!

Box A5.11 Change Direction

Box A5.12 Shark Hearing Study

Box A5.13 Blue Tang Visual Match to Sample

Box A5.14 Recommendations for General Fish Behavior Resources

References

A6 Clinical Examination and Diagnostic Sampling

Introduction

History

Clinical Examination. Observation

Transport Considerations

Handling Considerations

Manual Restraint

Box A6.1 List of Equipment Needed for Clinical Examination of Koi (Cyprinus carpio koi) or Similar‐Sized Fish

Chemical Restraint

Components of the Physical Examination

Individual Identification

Diagnostic Sampling

Skin Scrapes

Gill Biopsies

Box A6.2 Common Infectious Diseases of Koi and Goldfish (Cyprinidae)

Box A6.3 Common Infectious Diseases of Salmon and Trout (Salmonidae)

Fin Biopsies

Fecal Collection

Diagnostic Imaging

Box A6.4 Common Infectious Diseases of Ictalurid Catfish (Ictaluridae)

Blood Collection

Box A6.5 Common Infectious Diseases of Tilapia (Oreochromis, Tilapia spp.)

Box A6.6 Common Infectious Diseases of Zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Box A6.7 Common Infectious Diseases of Tropical Marine Teleosts

Musculoskeletal Impression Smears, Aspirates, or Biopsies

Box A6.8 Common Infectious Diseases of Seahorses, Pipefish, and Sea Dragons (Syngnathidae)

Box A6.9 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR/RT‐PCR) Tests That Are Often Commercially Available for Fish

Coelomic Aspirates or Biopsies

Periocular and Ocular Aspirates

Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection

Egg or Sperm Collection

Commercial Laboratories

References

A7 Clinical Pathology and Ancillary Diagnostics

Introduction

Reference Materials in Fish Medicine

Wet Mount Examinations

Skin Scrapes

Gill Biopsies/Gill Clips

Fin Biopsies/Fin Clips

Fecal Wet Mounts

Tissue Wet Mounts/Squash Preparations

Cytologic Examination

Factors that Affect the Diagnostic Quality of Stained Cytologies

Cytologic Sample Evaluation

Romanowsky Stains

Gram Stains

Acid‐Fast Stains

Histopathology

Hematology

Hematologic Sample Processing

Hematologic Sample Evaluation

Teleost Leukocytes

Elasmobranch Leukocytes

Special Stains for Hematology

Blood Biochemistry

Biochemistry Sample Processing

Biochemistry Sample Evaluation

Toxicologic and Nutritional Analyses. Toxicology

Vitamin and Mineral Analysis

Microbiology

Bacteriology

Bacteriology Sample Submission

Common Bacterial Media and Their Uses

Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing

Virology

Molecular Diagnostics. Nucleic Acid Amplification Methods. PCR, qPCR, RT‐PCR

Box A7.1 Cell Lines Used to Test for OIE‐Reportable Viral Fish Pathogens (OIE 2018)

Multiplex PCR

Consensus PCR

DNA Sequencing

Metagenomics and Microbiomes

Immunohistochemistry

In Situ Hybridization

Antibody‐Based Testing

Fluorescent Antibody Testing

Enzyme‐Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs)

Conclusion

References

A8 Diagnostic Imaging

Introduction

Conventional Radiography

Radiographic Safety

Plain Radiography

Contrast Radiography

Interventional Radiography

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Ultrasonography

Common Abnormalities on Diagnostic Imaging. Spinal Pathology

Swim Bladder Pathology

Skin and Pouch Pathology in Syngnathids

Gastrointestinal Pathology

Hepatic Pathology

Reproductive Pathology

Conclusion

References

A9 Necropsy and Ancillary Diagnostics

Introduction

Specimen Selection

Euthanasia of Fish

Box A9.1 Recommendations for Shipping Dead Fish to Diagnostic Laboratories

Human Safety

Equipment Needed

Gross Necropsy. Ancillary Diagnostics

External Examination

Gill, Skin, and Fin Wet Mounts

Box A9.2

Necropsy Approach

Examination In Situ

Organ Evaluation

Organ Wet Mounts and Impression Smears

Sample Storage and Bio‐artifacts

Disposal

Box A9.3 Possible Causes of Granulomatous Inflammation in Fish

Histology. Fixatives

Box A9.4 Possible Causes of Cysts in Fish

Samples

Shipping

Processing and Stains

Histopathologic Interpretation

Conclusion

References

A10 Anesthesia and Analgesia

Introduction

Anatomical and Physiological Considerations. Respiratory Systems

Skin and Muscle

Temperature and Metabolism

Water Quality Considerations. Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature

pH and Nitrogenous Waste

Ionic Balance

Anesthetic Techniques and Drugs. Human Safety

Preanesthetic Preparation

Anesthetic Drug Administration and Agents. Immersion Anesthesia

MS‐222 (Tricaine Methanesulfonate)

Clove Oil, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, and Aqui‐S™

Alfaxalone

Propofol

Metomidate Hydrochloride

Other Immersion Agents

Parenteral Anesthesia

Ketamine Hydrochloride

Xylazine, Medetomidine, Dexmedetomidine

Midazolam, Diazepam

Propofol

Alfaxalone

Monitoring, Support, Recovery, and Resuscitation. Anesthetic Depth

Cardiopulmonary Activity

Water Quality Monitoring

Recovery

Resuscitation

Analgesia

Euthanasia

References

A11 Surgery and Endoscopy

Introduction

General Surgical Principles. Preparation of the Patient

Instrumentation and Visualization

Suture

Postoperative Management

Surgical Procedures. External Mass Excision/Biopsy

Ophthalmic Surgery

Pseudobranch Ablation

Coeliotomy

Exploratory Coeliotomy and Biopsy Collection

Ovariectomy in Teleosts

Ovariectomy and Cesarean Section in Elasmobranchs

Swim Bladder Surgery

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

General Endoscopy Principles

Rigid Endoscopy Instrumentation

Rigid Endoscope Handling and Use

Box A11.1 Rigid Endoscopy Instrumentation for Fish

Endosurgery

Flexible Endoscopy

Endoscopic Procedures. Gill Endoscopy and Stomatoscopy

Gastroscopy

Cloacoscopy

Coelioscopy

Liver Biopsy

Kidney Biopsy

Pneumocystoscopy

Biopsy Sample Handling

Endosurgical Procedures

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

A12 Medical Treatment

Introduction

Environmental Changes

Routes of Administration

Injectable

Oral

Box A12.1 Preparing Medicated Gel Foods

Immersion

Box A12.2 Calculating Water Volumes

Topical

Other Routes

Commonly Used Medical Treatments

Antibiotics

Amikacin

Cefovecin

Ceftazidime

Ceftiofur

Enrofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin

Oxolinic Acid

Azithromycin

Erythromycin

Florfenicol

Oxytetracycline

Nitrofurans

Sulfamerazine

Sulfadimethoxine–Ormetoprim

Trimethoprim–Sulfamethoxazole

Trimethoprim–Sulfadiazine

Antiparasitics. Chitin Synthase Inhibitors. Diflubenzuron

Lufenuron

Oxidants. Copper

Box A12.3 Calculation of Copper Sulfate Doses

Chloramine‐T

Formalin

Hydrogen Peroxide

Malachite Green

Potassium Permanganate

Imidazoles. Fenbendazole

Metronidazole

Other Antiparasitics. Emamectin

Chloroquine

Levamisole

Niclosamide

Phytotherapy

Praziquantel

Salinity Changes

Toltrazuril

Trichlorfon or Metrifonate

Antifungals

Box A12.4 Calculation of Salt to be Added to Increase Salinity

Box A12.5 Calculation of Freshwater to be Added to Decrease Salinity

Antivirals

Anti‐inflammatories. Nonsteroidal Anti‐inflammatories

Steroidal Anti‐inflammatories

Hormones. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

Gonadotropin‐Releasing Hormone Agonists

Progestins

Vaccines

Immune Stimulants

Beta‐glucans

Garlic (Allicin)

Propolis

Vitamin C

Critical Care

Resuscitation of a Nonresponsive Fish

Fluid Therapy

Legislation

International Legislation

Legislation in the United States

Legislation in Europe

Conclusion

References

A13 Environmental Considerations of Immersion Medications

Introduction

Impacts of Water Chemistry on Immersion Medications

Effects of Water Clarification and Disinfection on Immersion Medications

Effects of Immersion Medications on the Biological Filtration

Effects of The Microbiome

Effects on Target and Nontarget Species

Medication Assays

Diving or Swimming in Medicated Water

Disposal of Medicated Water

Discharge to Municipal Sanitary Sewer

Discharge to a Natural Body of Water

Return to the Institution's Water System

Biotic or Abiotic Removal or Destruction of the Medication

Transfer to an Evaporation Pond

Record‐Keeping

Specific Drug Examples

Formalin

Trichlorfon or Metrifonate

Praziquantel

Copper Sulfate, Chelated Copper

Chloroquine

References

A14 Acquisition and Transport

Introduction

Source and Sustainability

Box A14.1 Examples of Ornamental Fish Species That Are Commonly Bred under Human Care. Freshwater

Marine

Cultured or Previously Wild‐Caught Fish

Recently Wild‐Caught Fish

General Principles of Acquisition and Transport

Preparation. Risk Assessment

Pre‐Shipment Conditioning

Mock Transports

Feeding and Fasting

Box A14.2 Possible Fasting Times for Fish Prior to Transport

Catch and Handling Recommendations

Aquarium or Pond Bony Fish

Aquarium Cartilaginous Fish

Free‐Ranging Bony Fish

Free‐Ranging Cartilaginous Fish

Transport Containers. Shipping Bags

Rigid Transport Containers

Additives

Temperature Control

Filtration and Monitoring Systems

Staffing and Medical Intervention

Transport Options. By Road

By Air

By Boat

By Parcel Carrier

Acclimation on Arrival

Legislation

Conclusion

References

A15 Fish Quarantine

Introduction

Critical Components. Acquisition Planning

Isolation

Box A15.1 Important Biosecurity Factors in Fish Quarantine

Environmental Conditions

Close Monitoring

Diagnostics and Treatments

Accurate Records

Risk Assessment Approach

Example 1: Quarantine of Koi for an Established Koi Pond

Example 2: Quarantine of Neon Tetras for a New Home Aquarium

Example 3: Quarantine of a Group of Tropical Marine Teleosts for a Display Aquarium

Example 4: Quarantine of Pelagic, Ram‐ventilating Sharks for a Display Aquarium

Example 5: Quarantine of Tilapia for an Established Tilapia Culture Facility

Training and Enrichment

“Failing” Quarantine

Clearing Quarantine

Reviewing Quarantine Results

References

Section B Presenting Problems. Introduction

B1 Acute Mortalities in a Group

B2 Respiratory or Cardiovascular Signs

Dyspnea and Tachypnea

Gill Pallor

B3 Cutaneous Signs

Red/Erosive Skin Lesions

Light Skin Lesions

Dark Skin Lesions

Pruritus

B4 Gastrointestinal or Coelomic Signs

Inappetence, Weight Loss

Coelomic Distension

Bibliography

Dental Disease

Cloacal/Anal Distension or Prolapse

B5 Musculoskeletal or Neurologic Signs

Spinal Deformity

Bibliography

External Masses

Circling or Spiraling

Positive Buoyancy

Bibliography

Negative Buoyancy

B6 Ocular Signs

Exophthalmos or Buphthalmos

Bibliography

Ocular Opacity

Section C Diseases of Fish. Introduction

C1 Noninfectious Diseases (Environmental)

Introduction

Low Dissolved Oxygen

Bibliography

Gas Supersaturation

Bibliography

Barotrauma

Bibliography

Temperature Stress

pH Stress

Bibliography

Ammonia Toxicity

Bibliography

Nitrite Toxicity

Bibliography

Nitrate Toxicity

Bibliography

Chlorine and Chloramine Toxicity

Bibliography

Heavy Metal Toxicity

Bibliography

Hydrogen Sulfide Toxicity

Bibliography

Organophosphate and Carbamate Toxicity

Bibliography

C2 Noninfectious Diseases (Other)

Introduction

Physical Trauma

Bibliography

Electrical Trauma

Bibliography

Exertional Myopathy

Bibliography

Lateral Line Depigmentation

Bibliography

Thyroid Hyperplasia (Goiters)

Bibliography

Mucometra and Ovarian Cysts

Bibliography

Egg Retention (Egg Binding)

Bibliography

Dystocia

Bibliography

Cataracts

Bibliography

Lipid Keratopathy (Corneal Lipidosis)

Bibliography

Obesity

Bibliography

Micronutrient Deficiency

Bibliography

Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies

Bibliography

Neoplasia

Bibliography

C3 Viral Diseases

Introduction

Viral Diseases (General)

Bibliography

Cyprinid Herpesviruses

Bibliography

Ictalurid Herpesviruses

Bibliography

Rhabdoviruses

Bibliography

Birnaviruses

Bibliography

Pox Viruses

Bibliography

Lymphocystiviruses

Bibliography

Ranaviruses

Bibliography

Megalocytiviruses

Bibliography

Orthomyxoviruses

Bibliography

Betanodaviruses

Bibliography

C4 Bacterial Diseases

Introduction

Bacterial Diseases (General)

Bibliography

Aeromonas salmonicida

Bibliography

Motile Aeromonad Septicemia

Bibliography

Vibriosis

Bibliography

Enteric Septicemia of Catfish

Bibliography

Edwardsiellosis

Bibliography

Columnaris and Flexibacteriosis

Bibliography

Flavobacterium psychrophilum

Bibliography

Yersiniosis

Bibliography

Streptococcosis

Bibliography

Renibacterium salmoninarum

Bibliography

Mycobacteriosis

Bibliography

Nocardiosis

Bibliography

Epitheliocystis

Bibliography

Francisellosis

Bibliography

Piscirickettsiosis

Bibliography

C5 Fungal and Fungal‐Like Diseases

Introduction

Oomycota (Saprolegniasis)

Bibliography

Exophiala spp

Bibliography

Fusarium spp

Bibliography

Microsporidia

Bibliography

Mesomycetozoea (DRIPs)

Bibliography

C6 Protozoal Diseases

Introduction

Ichthyophthirius multifiliis

Bibliography

Cryptocaryon irritans

Bibliography

Chilodonella spp

Bibliography

Brooklynella spp

Bibliography

Scuticociliates

Bibliography

Trichodinids

Bibliography

Sessile Ciliates

Bibliography

Cryptobia spp

Bibliography

Ichthyobodo spp

Bibliography

Spironucleus and Hexamita spp

Bibliography

Amyloodinium and Piscinoodinium spp

Bibliography

Amoebic Gill Disease

Bibliography

C7 Metazoan Diseases

Introduction

Monogeneans (General)

Bibliography

Capsalid Monogeneans

Bibliography

Dactylogyrid Monogeneans

Bibliography

Gyrodactylid Monogeneans

Bibliography

Monocotylid Monogeneans

Bibliography

Microbothriid Monogeneans

Bibliography

Polyopisthocotyle Monogeneans

Bibliography

Digenes (Excluding Blood Flukes)

Bibliography

Digenes (Blood Flukes)

Bibliography

Turbellaria

Bibliography

Cestodes

Bibliography

Leeches

Bibliography

Ascarid Nematodes

Bibliography

Camallanid Nematodes

Bibliography

Philometrid Nematodes

Bibliography

Anguillicolid Nematodes

Bibliography

Trichosomoidid Nematodes

Bibliography

Pentastomids

Bibliography

Acanthocephalans

Bibliography

Copepods

Bibliography

Isopods

Bibliography

Branchiurans

Bibliography

c8 Myxozoan and Coccidial Diseases

Introduction

Myxozoan (General)

Bibliography

Enteromyxum spp

Bibliography

Henneguya spp

Bibliography

Myxobolus spp

Bibliography

Ceratonova and Ceratomyxa spp

Bibliography

Hoferellus spp

Bibliography

Kudoa spp

Bibliography

Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae

Bibliography

Eimeria spp

Bibliography

Cryptosporidium spp

Bibliography

Appendix 1 Conversions. Distance/Area

Weight

Volume

Concentration

Temperature

Energy

Appendix 2 Common Disinfectants

Appendix 3 Fish Diagnostic Laboratories in the United States

Appendix 4 Veterinary Training Programs in Aquatic Animal Medicine

Veterinary Schools with Aquatic Animal Courses

Veterinary Student Programs and Volunteer Opportunities

Veterinary Internships and Fellowships

Veterinary Residencies

Conferences and Courses that Include Fish Medicine

Job Opportunities

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Units: The scale ranges from 0 to 14, with no units; a pH of 7 is neutral, lower values are acidic and higher values are alkaline.

Target values: In freshwater systems, target pH may be between 5.5 and 7.5. In saltwater systems, target pH may be between 7.5 and 8.5 (Table A2.2). Some species have specific needs, e.g. African Rift Lake cichlids (Cichlidae) prefer high pH, while discus (Symphysodon spp.) and freshwater angelfish (Pterophyllum spp.) prefer low pH.

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