ISSN: 2642-6145
Authors: Bhattacharyya S*
Pathogenic bacteria can be found in scales of fish in large amounts. They can cause foodborne gastroenteritis and also superficial infections in the handlers. These infections can be caused by a number of bacteria, viruses, parasites as well as fungi. Very few studies have been done in this aspect.
Keywords: Fish; Scales; Bacteria; Fungi; Parasites