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Mycobacteriosis in European sea bass, dicentrarchus labrax L., cultured in Turkey

  • Jale Korun
  • , Vakur Olgac
  • , Kadriye Akgun-Dar
  • , Angelo Colorni
  • , Ariel Diamant

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Abstract

A case of mycobacteriosis in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax L.) cultured in Turkey is described. Diseased fish were characterized by lethargy, lingering passively at the water surface, pale gills, and exophthalmia. Internally, grayish-white nodules were observed in the liver, spleen, and kidney. In one individual, a granulomatous mass of renal origin protruded into the abdominal cavity. The principal histological feature was the occurrence of characteristic granulomas with associated acid-fast, rod-shaped bacteria. This is the first confirmed case of fish mycobacteriosis in Turkey.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)215-222
Number of pages8
JournalIsraeli Journal of Aquaculture - Bamidgeh
Volume57
Issue number4
StatePublished - Dec 2005
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water

Keywords

  • Aegean Sea
  • Dicentrarchus labrax
  • European sea bass
  • Granuloma
  • Histological study
  • Mycobacteriosis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Aquatic Science
  • Agronomy and Crop Science

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