Re: [RML] 'myxobacteriosis'

MR GEORGE W DAVIS (RVFS68A at prodigy.com)
Mon, 30 Aug 1999 05:21:09, -0500

I still use the ancient method of starting the cleaning syphon by
mouth. While I have heard of problems for infection occurring through open
cuts, I have not heard anything about ingestion. Can these nasties make it
through a trip through the stomach? What symptoms would be likely to
occur? Could take a little fun out of fish keeping. George

* An interesting note on Mycobacteria is the recent infection of a
*number of aquarists here in Brisbane over the last 12 months. It might be
*a sign that this disease is becoming more common than we think. I think
*our own resident Medico has treated a couple of cases - is that so Bruce?