MeSH definition : A species of Streptococcus that is pathogenic in fish and may also cause disease in
humans who routinely handle infected fish. Those who are of Asian descent, elderly,
or have chronic diseases such as DIABETES MELLITUS; RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE; or LIVER
CIRRHOSIS are more susceptible to Streptococcus iniae infections.;
MeSH annotation : infection: coordinate IM with STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS (IM);
A species of Streptococcus that is pathogenic in fish and may also cause disease in
humans who routinely handle infected fish. Those who are of Asian descent, elderly,
or have chronic diseases such as DIABETES MELLITUS; RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE; or LIVER
CIRRHOSIS are more susceptible to Streptococcus iniae infections.