Scientists discover four dangerous fish bacteria in Brazil for the first time; one has jumped to a new host species
- For the first time, Brazil faces a significant challenge as bacteria previously exclusive to Asia and the USA have been identified within its borders.
- These bacteria, known to cause columnaris disease, pose an acute risk to the thriving aquaculture sector.
- Researchers have isolated four species from the Flavobacterium genus, which can infect both Nile tilapia and indigenous fish species.
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- For the first time, Brazil faces a significant challenge as bacteria previously exclusive to Asia and the USA have been identified within its borders.
- These bacteria, known to cause columnaris disease, pose an acute risk to the thriving aquaculture sector.
- Researchers have isolated four species from the Flavobacterium genus, which can infect both Nile tilapia and indigenous fish species.
Sources: Times of India