<i>Aeromonas hydrophila</i> ST251 and <i>Aeromonas dhakensis</i> are major emerging pathogens of striped catfish in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Aeromonads are ubiquitous in aquatic environments and several species are opportunistic pathogens of fish. Disease losses caused by motile Aeromonas species, particularly Aeromonas hydrophila, can be challenging in intensive aquaculture, such as at striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) farms in Vietnam. Outbreaks require antibiotic treatments, but their application is undesirable due to risks posed by resistance. Vaccines are an attractive prophylactic and they must protect against the prevalent strains responsible for ongoing outbreaks.

Methods

This present study aimed to characterize A. hydrophila strains associated with mortalities in striped catfish culture in the Mekong Delta by a polyphasic genotyping approach, with a vi

SUBMITTER: Bartie KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9924233 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature