Mycobacterium marinum infection in fish and man: epidemiology, pathophysiology and management; a review

Mycobacterium marinum infection in fish and man: epidemiology, pathophysiology and management; a review

Mycobacterium marinum is an opportunistic pathogen inducing infection in fresh and marine water fish. This pathogen causes necrotizing granuloma like tuberculosis, morbidity and mortality in fish. The cell wall-associated lipid phthiocerol dimycocerosates, phenolic glycolipids and ESAT-6 secretion s...

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Main Authors: Emad Hashish, Abdallah Merwad, Shimaa Elgaml, Ali Amer, Huda Kamal, Ahmed Elsadek, Ayman Marei, Mahmoud Sitohy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Veterinary Quarterly
Subjects:
fish
mycobacterium marinum
epidemiology
pathophysiology
public health
virulence factors
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01652176.2018.1447171

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