Experimental infection by Yersinia ruckeri O1 biotype 2 induces brain lesions and neurological signs in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

In conclusion, Y. ruckeri strain 07111224 causes encephalitis in the acute phase of infection, which could explain why Y. ruckeri‐affected fish show exophthalmia and erratic swimming known as signs of ERM.

Source: Journal of Fish Diseases - November 17, 2017 Category: Zoology Authors: H K Str øm, M Ohtani, B Nowak, T S Boutrup, B Jones, M K Raida, A M Bojesen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research