Water Mould causes Fish Ulcers and Lesions

A new study, led by NOAA scientists and reported in the peer-reviewed journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, provides strong evidence that the water mold known as Aphanomyces invadans is the pathogen responsible for seasonal outbreaks of skin ulcers and lesions observed in menhaden and other estuarine fish along the U.S. East Coast.

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Keywords: FISH ULCERS, FISH HEALTH, PATHOGENS, MOULD, MOLD, APHANOMYCES, VETERINARY SCIENCE

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Related Topics: Biology

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