Mycobacteria, non-TB — United States
Scientists say the invasive northern snakehead fish carries bacteria that could harm other creatures.
The US Geological Survey [USGS] says some snakeheads caught in Virginia waters of the Potomac River south of Washington were infected with an unknown species of mycobacteria.
Mycobacteria can cause chronic disease in a variety of animals, including mammals. But Virginia state fisheries biologist John Odenkirk said there is no indication of a health risk to people who eat infected
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