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KHV in goldfish looks very similar to goldfish ulcer disease. In fact they are so much alike, a picture is not needed.
See our page on goldfish ulcer disease - the difference is that with KHV, the fish loses weight quickly, the eyes sink and death occurs in around 4-15 days.

It needs needs warmish water 17oC plus.