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[Vibrio cholerae 01 in a fish aquarium].

V Plesník1, E Procházková

  • 1KHS Severomoravského kraje, uzemní pracoviste Karviná. vplesnik@volny.cz

Epidemiologie, Mikrobiologie, Imunologie : Casopis Spolecnosti Pro Epidemiologii a Mikrobiologii Ceske Lekarske Spolecnosti J.E. Purkyne
|March 15, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Vibrio cholerae 01 was found in imported aquarium fish, but no human infections occurred after treatment and decontamination. This highlights potential risks for aquarists outside endemic cholera regions.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Aquatic Animal Health
  • Zoonotic Diseases

Context:

  • Detection of Vibrio cholerae 01 in imported aquarium fish and water from Thailand and Sri Lanka.
  • Implementation of antibiotic treatment for infected fish and decontamination of aquatic environments.
  • Monitoring of aquarists for illness and fecal V. cholerae 01 presence.

Purpose:

  • To report the detection of Vibrio cholerae 01 in imported ornamental fish.
  • To assess the risk of transmission to aquarists in non-endemic areas.
  • To discuss the implications for public health and aquatic trade.

Summary:

  • Vibrio cholerae 01 was identified in aquarium water and fish imported from Southeast Asia.
  • Affected fish and tanks underwent antibiotic treatment and decontamination protocols.

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  • No illness or V. cholerae 01 infection was observed in the aquarists handling the fish.

    • Impact:

    • Identifies a potential route for the introduction of Vibrio cholerae 01 into non-endemic regions via the aquarium trade.
    • Suggests that proper decontamination and treatment can mitigate transmission risks.
    • Emphasizes the need for surveillance of imported aquatic animals for potential zoonotic pathogens.