Role of bacteria in the epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS) of fishes
Mastan, S.A.; Qureshi, T.A.
Journal of Environmental Biology 22(3): 187-192
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0254-8704 PMID: 12017259 Document Number: 539529
Bacteriological examination of certain water bodies and fishes carrying EUS was carried out. As a whole, 17 species of bacteria were isolated from the investigated water bodies and EUS affected fishes. The species of bacteria isolated from fishes are common to those isolated from water. Experimental infection trials conducted suggested that Aeromonas hydrophila in association with Pseudomonas fluorescens, may be playing the role of primary aetiological agent in producing EUS in fishes.