Enterobacter cloacae

ALSO KNOWN AS: Opportunistic Septicemia

Enterobacter cloacae is a Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacterium from the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is an opportunistic pathogen found in aquatic environments, capable of causing systemic infections in fish. Symptoms include hemorrhagic septicemia, ulcers, fin rot, and abnormal swimming behavior, often triggered by stress or poor water quality.

Distribution: Worldwide in freshwater and marine environments.

Hosts: Various freshwater and marine fish species.

Detection Methods: Bacterial culture – TSA (tryptic soy agar).

Target Tissue: Blood and internal organs.