Four Flavobacterium bacteria strains detected in Brazil for first time
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·11 viewsBrazilian researchers have identified four species of Flavobacterium bacteria within the country's borders for the first time. The bacteria, previously found only in Asia and the United States, are known to cause columnaris disease in fish. The discovery poses a significant threat to Brazil's aquaculture industry, which is a major economic sector. The identified strains are capable of infecting both Nile tilapia and native fish species. Notably, one of the bacterial species has been found to jump to a new host, raising further concern among scientists.
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