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Gram-Positive Bacteria (Anaerobes and ‘Lactic Acid’ Bacteria)

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A wide range of aerobic and anaerobic Gram-positive taxa have been associated with fish diseases with new pathogens including Streptococcus ictaluri and Str. phocae. Streptococcosis has developed into a significant constraint of many fish species over a wide geographical area. Recent research has aimed to improve diagnostics by use of sensitive and specific molecular methods and disease control especially by vaccination.

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Austin, B., Austin, D.A. (2012). Gram-Positive Bacteria (Anaerobes and ‘Lactic Acid’ Bacteria). In: Bacterial Fish Pathogens. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4884-2_2

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