Aeromonas salmonicida
also known as: Furunculosis
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Bacterial septicemia with typical external disease signs being hemorrhaging at the base of the fins and vent, raised lesions in muscle (furuncules) and a blue streak across the eye. Internally, organs may be hemorrhaged and the spleen enlarged. Disease outbreaks in salmonid culture generally occur when water temperatures are warm. |
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Distribution:
Hosts: Salmonids in marine and freshwater
worldwide where salmon and trout occur
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Detection Method:
bacterial culture - TSA (tryptic soy agar) Target tissue: Blood borne |