Pathogenesis of Aeromonas hydrophila strain KJ99 infection and its extracellular products in two species of fish

Citation

Rey AL, Verjan N, Ferguson H & Iregui CA (2009) Pathogenesis of Aeromonas hydrophila strain KJ99 infection and its extracellular products in two species of fish. Veterinary Record, 164 (16), pp. 493-499. https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.164.16.493

Abstract
The distribution of antigen and pathological changes induced by an experimental infection with Aeromonas hydrophila strain KJ99, and its extracellular products, were studied in two species of fish. The microorganism was disseminated systemically and the haemodynamic and tissue changes were similar to those observed in septicaemia of mammals. Intussusception, degeneration and necrosis of the nervous plexus and muscular layers of the gastrointestinal tract were common findings.

Keywords
Aeromonas hydrophila; ANTIGEN; experimental infection; fish; Health; INFECTION; MAMMALS; PRODUCT; PRODUCTS; TISSUE; welfare

Journal
Veterinary Record: Volume 164, Issue 16

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Professor Hugh Ferguson

Emeritus Professor, Institute of Aquaculture