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Accession number:

499

Host species (latin):

Molliensia

Common name:

Mollie

Disease/condition:

Mycobacteriosis

Location (host):

Liver

Aetiology:

Mycobacterium sp.

Aetiology:

Mycobacterium sp.

Additional Information:

Submitted from VIC Penrith

Significance:

A relatively common condition in captive tropical fish. Clinical signs in this case included marked exophthalmia.

Lession:

Granuloma in liver, smaller lesions at various sites including muscle and kidney. Numerous acid fast bacteria present within the granuloma.

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Submitter:

S.W. Feist

Accession date:

7/5/1993

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