A Review of the Industrial Importance, Common Bacterial Diseases, and Zoonotic Risks of Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Duman, Muhammed; Satıcıoğlu, Izzet Burçin; Janda, J. Michael

doi:10.1089/vbz.2023.0094

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“…No one can guess which zoonotic agent will turn into a pandemic because bacteria and viruses have plasticity for virulence characteristics; thus, they can cause severe mortality when they find suitable conditions such as environment, temperature, or host. Among these zoonoses, Edwardsiella behaves like an underhand zoonotic pathogen and poses a significant risk when considering the more than 100 public aquariums and over the 100 million home aquariums kept in fish, reptiles, or turtles [63].…”

Section: Zoonotic Infections and Distributionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, E. tarda has been isolated from various reptiles including snakes, iguanas, and lizards, although definitive studies are lacking [186,[208][209][210][211]. Tropical or saltwater fish are maintained in aquariums in over 20 million households in the US [63,208]. These fish present potential infectious complications through traumatic events (catfish spine puncture) or direct contact of superficial sores or abraded skin with aquatic environs while cleaning tanks [63].…”

Section: Breaking the Chainmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Tropical or saltwater fish are maintained in aquariums in over 20 million households in the US [63,208]. These fish present potential infectious complications through traumatic events (catfish spine puncture) or direct contact of superficial sores or abraded skin with aquatic environs while cleaning tanks [63]. Recent data suggest that ornamental fish, particularly goldfish, may play a noteworthy role in Edwardsiella pathogenesis based on recent reports [47,[56][57][58].…”

Section: Breaking the Chainmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Recommendations for the prevention of such pet-associated infections have been published and include the suggestion that children under 5 years, immunocompromised persons, and older adults should not touch amphibians, reptiles, or their environments and hands should be washed thoroughly after handling any of these animals [213]. Gloves should be worn when cleaning aquariums [63]. All such animals and their equipment should be kept well clear of where food is prepared, consumed, or served [213].…”

Section: Breaking the Chainmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Expanding the Spectrum of Diseases and Disease Associations Caused by Edwardsiella tarda and Related Species

Janda,

Duman

2024

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The genus Edwardsiella, previously residing in the family Enterobacteriaceae and now a member of the family Hafniaceae, is currently composed of five species, although the taxonomy of this genus is still unsettled. The genus can primarily be divided into two pathogenic groups: E. tarda strains are responsible for almost all human infections, and two other species (E. ictaluri, E. piscicida) cause diseases in fish. Human infections predominate in subtropical habitats of the world and in specific geospatial regions with gastrointestinal disease, bloodborne infections, and wound infections, the most common clinical presentations in decreasing order. Gastroenteritis can present in many different forms and mimic other intestinal disturbances. Chronic gastroenteritis is not uncommon. Septicemia is primarily found in persons with comorbid conditions including malignancies and liver disease. Mortality rates range from 9% to 28%. Most human infections are linked to one of several risk factors associated with freshwater or marine environments such as seafood consumption. In contrast, edwardsiellosis in fish is caused by two other species, in particular E. ictaluri. Both E. ictaluri and E. piscicida can cause massive outbreaks of disease in aquaculture systems worldwide, including enteric septicemia in channel catfish and tilapia. Collectively, these species are increasingly being recognized as important pathogens in clinical and veterinary medicine. This article highlights and provides a current perspective on the taxonomy, microbiology, epidemiology, and pathogenicity of this increasingly important group.

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Section: Zoonotic Infections and Distributionmentioning

confidence: 99%