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Bacterial 🟠 Severe

Edwardsiella Septicaemia

🦠 Edwardsiella ictaluri

📋 Overview

Enteric Septicaemia of Catfish (ESC) is the leading disease of US catfish aquaculture. Vaccines and improved husbandry have reduced impact but outbreaks still cost millions annually.

📊 Key Facts

Causative Agent
Edwardsiella ictaluri
Treatment
✗ None
Vaccine
✗ None / Experimental