Fisheries constitute a vital sector affected by health challenges, and silent paralyzed fin syndrome emerges as a complex health issue leading to severe neurological and muscular deterioration in fish. The syndrome begins with a loss of fin control and impaired body direction, gradually developing into progressive motor paralysis and sensory and balance disorders resulting in erratic movement. The condition worsens to cause breathing and feeding difficulties due to muscle paralysis preventing normal mouth opening and weakening gill movement responsible for oxygen exchange. Scientific studies issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and fish disease research institutes indicate that non-bacterial neurological and muscular diseases in aquatic organisms can cause losses of up to 25% of affected fish stocks if rapid intervention, isolation of infected cases, and water quality improvements are not implemented.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - Aquaculture and Fish Health Sector. Research reports on neurological and muscular diseases in aquatic organisms. Guidelines for fish health and treatment in water bodies. General information from the Syrian Agricultural Guide and Livestock in Syria _ Specialized Evidence Center.
