Mycobacterium peregrinum infection in farmed European tench (Tinca tinca L.)

A. Aranaz, A. Gibello, J. Álvarez, A. I. Mata, A. Rodríguez, C. Fallola, J. F. Fernández-Garayzábal, L. Domínguez

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Abstract

This work is the first description of Mycobacterium peregrinum as an etiological agent for mycobacteriosis in farmed fishes. We report the mycobacterial infection in farmed European tench (Tinca tinca L.) which was confirmed by culture, molecular identification methods (PCRs aimed at 16S rRNA, rpoβ and hsp65 sequencing), and histopathology. Since M. peregrinum infection has been described in humans, their clinical significance in fishes should be considered of healthcare interest. With this case report, we also show that a multidisciplinary approach was needed to overcome difficulties associated to diagnosis of piscine mycobacteriosis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)393-399
Number of pages7
JournalVeterinary Microbiology
Volume131
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 15 2008
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Authors thank to Pilar Liébana for her technical assistance. This work was partially supported by DIBAQ-DIPROTEG.

Keywords

  • European tench
  • Farmed fish
  • Mycobacteriosis
  • Mycobacterium peregrinum

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