Description
This webinar explores the zoonotic risks linked to ornamental fish, focusing on bacterial pathogens like Mycobacterium spp., Erysipelothrix spp., Aeromonas spp., Streptococcus spp., and Edwardsiella spp. Attendees will learn about the clinical signs, diagnostic methods, and treatment protocols for these infections in fish, as well as their zoonotic potential for humans. Key topics include veterinary roles in fish health, therapeutic approaches for managing piscine mycobacteriosis.
Learning Objectives
- Provide an overview of the ornamental fish industry and role of veterinarians in fish medicine.
- Outline the clinical signs, gross changes and histopathological features of Mycobacterium spp., Erysipelothrix spp., Aeromonas spp., Streptococcus spp., and Edwardsiella spp. infections in fish and humans (as zoonoses).
- Outline the diagnostic methods for Mycobacterium spp., Erysipelothrix spp., Aeromonas spp., Streptococcus spp., and Edwardsiella spp. infections in fish.
- Outline the therapeutic, prophylactic and disinfection protocols for piscine mycobacteriosis.
- Discuss the zoonotic potential of Mycobacterium spp., Erysipelothrix spp., Aeromonas spp., Streptococcus spp., and Edwardsiella spp.
