Enteric Redmouth Disease Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
What bacterium causes ERM?	Yersinia ruckeri		Link to Article
What morphological features does the bacterium have?	Gram negative Rod shaped Curved Seven or eight flagellae		Link to Article
What is the main predisposing factor for clinical disease?	Poor water quality		Link to Article
What age of fish are most commonly affected?	Young fish 1-5months old		Link to Article
What causes the redness of the mouth that gives the disease its name?	Subcutaneous haemorrhage.		Link to Article
What signs are seen in small fry?	Often no signs are seen, only sudden mortalities		Link to Article
What tissue samples and what agar should be used for culture?	Spleen, heart and kidney Tryptone soya agar supplemented with 5% blood		Link to Article