First identification of Streptococcus phocae isolated from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
Investigation published in Journal of Clinical Microbiology
January 1st, 2005
Different genera and species of gram-positive, catalase-negative cocci are pathogenic to fish. The numbers of infections caused by these microorganisms have increased during the last decade, and such infections are responsible for significant economic losses in the fish farm industry.
Gibello A., Mata AI., Blanco MM., Casamayor A., Dominguez L. and Fernandez-Garayzabal JF..


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