Ornamental Fish: Look but do not Touch!

Hay, John; Seal, D.V.

doi:10.1177/014107689608900622

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“…A public education campaign aimed at Canadian hobbyists and aquarium workers should be considered to make them aware of the potential for illness and the steps they can take to prevent disease. A letter by Hay & Seal [105] responding to a study purporting the beneficial physiological and psychological effects of watching ornamental fish, sums up the dangers of aquarium fish, advising ' ornamental fish -look but do not touch! '…”

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Zoonotic bacteria, antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance in ornamental fish: a systematic review of the existing research and survey of aquaculture-allied professionals

et al. 2011

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Using systematic review methodology, global research reporting the frequency of zoonotic bacterial pathogens, antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in ornamental fish, and human illness due to exposure to ornamental fish, was examined. A survey was performed to elicit opinions of aquaculture-allied personnel on the frequency of AMU and AMR in ornamental fish. The most commonly reported sporadic human infections were associated with Mycobacterium marinum, while Salmonella Paratyphi B var. Java was implicated in all reported outbreaks. Aeromonas spp. were most frequently investigated (n=10 studies) in 25 studies surveying ornamental fish from various sources. High levels of resistance were reported to amoxicillin, penicillin, tetracycline and oxytetracycline, which was also in agreement with the survey respondents' views. Studies on AMU were not found in our review. Survey respondents reported frequent use of quinolones, followed by tetracyclines, nitrofurans, and aminoglycosides. Recommendations for future surveillance and public education efforts are presented.

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Section: Systematic Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%