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Enteric pathogens in tropical aquaria.

D Sanyal1, S H Burge, P G Hutchings

  • 1Public Health Laboratory, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff.

Epidemiology and Infection
|December 1, 1987
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Tropical aquaria can pose an infection risk. Researchers found Salmonella and Aeromonas species in 100 sampled fish tanks, suggesting potential public health concerns from home aquariums.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Veterinary Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Aquariums are popular household pets.
  • Potential reservoirs for zoonotic pathogens are a public health concern.
  • Previous studies have identified bacteria in aquarium environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the presence and types of Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Aeromonas species in tropical aquaria.
  • To assess the potential infection hazard posed by these environments.

Main Methods:

  • Sampling of 100 tropical aquaria from six pet shops.
  • Bacteriological analysis for Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Aeromonas species.
  • Identification of isolated bacterial species and serotyping of Salmonella.

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Main Results:

  • Salmonella species were detected in eight tanks, including unusual serotypes.
  • Aeromonas species were isolated from 98% of the tanks (103 isolates).
  • Plesiomonas shigelloides was found in one tank; no Campylobacter species were isolated.

Conclusions:

  • Tropical aquaria can harbor significant bacterial loads, including potential pathogens.
  • The presence of unusual Salmonella serotypes warrants further investigation.
  • Aquariums may represent an infection hazard, necessitating appropriate hygiene measures.