Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> Unidentified mycobacterium – USA: (VA) fish
PRO/AH/EDR> Unidentified mycobacterium – USA: (VA) fish
Mycobacteria, non-TB -- United StatesScientists 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 Read more [...]
