Pseudomonas fluorescens
Pseudomonas fluorescens is a Gram-negative bacterium that acts as an opportunistic pathogen in fish, often causing disease under stress conditions. Infections can result in fin rot, skin ulcers, and systemic infections.
Distribution: Worldwide in freshwater environments
Detection Methods: Bacterial culture, biochemical tests
Hosts: Various freshwater fish species
Target Tissue: Skin, fins, internal organs