Aeromonas Hydrophila Infections of Fishes.

Abstract

Aeromonas hydrophila is a common motile bacterium of freshwater streams and ponds that frequently causes internal, generalized infections in fish-particularly cultured species. The infections commonly occur when fish are stressed by crowding, low oxygen, or a buildup of waste products in the water. Cultured warmwater fishes such as channel catfish, baitfishes, and minnows are particularly susceptible. Most A. hydrophila disease outbreaks occur in summer, when water temperatures are about 87-89 deg F (31 deg C). The terms red sore disease and red rot disease have been applied to A. hydrophila infections.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA322945

Entities

People

  • G. L. Bullock
  • Rocco C. Cipriano

Organizations

  • United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Fish
  • Infection
  • Waste Products
  • Wound Infections

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Microbial Pathology