[Zbrafish] infection

[Grzegorz Burzynski]

  We have what appears to be a bacterial pathogen causing moralities  
in our fish facility, however we still don't know what it is and how  
to treat it.
We're waiting for our pathologists diagnosis...

Symptoms proceed as follows: initially affected fish will display  
motor impairment, being slow to coordinate with tanks mates. As  
things progress coloration will darken and their will be red  
hemorrhaging particularly around the bases of the pectoral and pelvic  
fins. The next stage is Dropsy, problems with osmoregulation cause  
the fish swell with water, scales protrude giving a pine cone or  
fuzzy appearance. Death soon follows. See attached photo.

Anyone has any idea? Every input appreciated

Thank you,
greg



Grzegorz Burzynski, Ph.D.
Emory University
Dept. of Biology
1510 Clifton Rd
Rm. 1180
Atlanta, GA 30322

tel. 404 727 2686
fax 404 727 2880
email: gburzyn from emory.edu




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