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How a deadly fish pathogen survives long periods without food: New insights into aquaculture management of Columnaris disease

Epigenetic regulation is a fundamental mechanism enabling the bacteria that cause Columnaris disease to adapt to prolonged starvation. 

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Parasitism enhances tilapia susceptibility to Flavobacterium columnare
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Health & Welfare

Parasitism enhances tilapia susceptibility to Flavobacterium columnare

The bacterium Flavobacterium columnare and parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis (Ich) are common pathogens that can cause heavy economic losses for fish culture. The authors conducted a study to evaluate the susceptibility of hybrid tilapia to F. columnare, including fish mortality and bacterial numbers in fish after parasitism by Ich.