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[Serogroups, virulence and hemolytic activity of Aeromon as hydrophila which caused fish bacterial septicaemia]
Abstract:
A new infected disease called bacterial septicaemia occurred in cyprinid fish throughout China during 1989-1992. A. hydrophila was known as the most important pathogen of this harmful disease. Thirty-three strains of A. hydrophila, most isolated from moribund fishes, were serogrouped by tube-agglutination with rabbit antisera. Most of the isolates could be grouped into two serotypes, TPS-30 and PBJS-76. These two groups could be found not only in Zhejiang province but in other province in south China. It can be concluded that the two serogroups were the main Aeromonas groups caused this fish disease. These isolates were virulent to Carassius auratus, with LD50 values of 10(4) to 10(6). The hemolytic activity ranged from titers of 1/8 to 1/16. No relationship were observed with the hemolytic activity and virulence.
Insights
Two main Aeromonas hydrophila serogroups, TPS-30 and PBJS-76, caused bacterial septicaemia in Chinese cyprinid fish. These virulent strains were prevalent across southern China, impacting fish health.
Area of Science:
- Ichthyology
- Bacteriology
- Fish Pathology
Context:
- Bacterial septicaemia emerged in Chinese cyprinid fish populations between 1989-1992.
- Aeromonas hydrophila was identified as the primary causative agent of this disease.
- The disease outbreak affected fish across multiple provinces in southern China.
Purpose:
- To serogroup and characterize Aeromonas hydrophila strains isolated from diseased cyprinid fish.
- To determine the prevalence of specific serogroups associated with bacterial septicaemia in China.
- To assess the virulence and hemolytic activity of the isolated A. hydrophila strains.
Summary:
- Thirty-three Aeromonas hydrophila strains were isolated from moribund cyprinid fish.
- Tube-agglutination serotyping revealed two predominant serogroups: TPS-30 and PBJS-76.
- These two serogroups were widely distributed in southern China and demonstrated virulence in Carassius auratus (LD50: 10^4–10^6).
- Hemolytic activity varied (1/8–1/16 titers) but showed no correlation with virulence.
Impact:
- Identified key serogroups responsible for a significant fish disease outbreak in China.
- Provides crucial data for developing targeted disease control and prevention strategies for aquaculture.
- Highlights the epidemiological importance of specific Aeromonas hydrophila serotypes in fish health management.