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Interaction of fishes with pathogenic micro-organisms and application of phages for their control: a review

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The present condition of aquacultural industry is influenced by the economical losses due to various aquacultural diseases causing fish mortality. The present review provides benchmark information related to application of bacteriophages in aquacultural industries over available traditional treatment procedures like antibiotics and chemotherapy. The traditional methods are mostly less advantageous due to development of resistance, non-specific targeting of bacteria including intestinal microflora, etc. In short here we discuss the interaction between fish, bacteria and their phages in order to have an alternate treatment method for the pathogens responsible for aquacultural diseases.

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We are very thankful to Dr. Satish R. Wate, Director, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur, Maharashtra (India) for their support and motivation during these studies. We are also thankful to Dr. Lalita N Sangolkar, Senior Principal Scientist and Dr. Vijay W Lande, Scientist, Applied Aquatic Ecosystem Division, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur, Maharashtra (India) for their encouragement and suggestions for writing this review.

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Sanmukh, S.G., Meshram, D.B., Paunikar, W.N. et al. Interaction of fishes with pathogenic micro-organisms and application of phages for their control: a review. Rev Fish Biol Fisheries 22, 567–574 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11160-012-9257-7

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