Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium species causing mycobacteriosis in farmed aquatic animals of South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mycobacteriosis caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), is among the most chronic diseases of aquatic animals. In addition, fish mycobacteriosis has substantial economic consequences especially in the aquaculture and fisheries industry as infections may significantly decrease production and trade. Some fish NTM pathogens are highly virulent and zoonotic; as such, infection of aquaria with these pathogens is a public health concern. In this study, we report isolation of nine different NTM species from sixteen aquatic animals including different fish species, frogs and a crocodile. Given the clinical significance of Mycobacterium marinum and its close relation to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, as well as the significance of ESAT 6 and CFP-10 secretion in mycobacterial v

SUBMITTER: Gcebe N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5899368 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature