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. 1983 Jan;17(1):165–167. doi: 10.1128/jcm.17.1.165-167.1983

Human Edwardsiellosis traced to ornamental fish.

J Vandepitte, P Lemmens, L de Swert
PMCID: PMC272596  PMID: 6826702

Abstract

Protracted diarrhea in a 2-month-old Belgian infant was associated with Edwardsiella tarda as the only potential pathogen. The same organism was isolated from a tropical aquarium fish in the home of the patient. The enteropathogenic role of E. tarda and the role of fish as a reservoir of infection are reviewed. Additional observations, volunteer studies, and careful prospective surveys in tropical countries will be needed to produce firm evidence of the enteropathogenic potential of E. tarda.

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