Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium species causing mycobacteriosis in farmed aquatic animals of South Africa
Abstract Background Mycobacteriosis caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), is among the most chronic diseases of aquatic animals.In addition, fish mycobacteriosis has substantial economic consequences especially in the aquaculture and fisheries industry as infections may significantly decrease production and trade.Some fish NTM pathogens are