![]() Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria. Symptoms in people: Most people infected with Salmonella have diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Signs in fish: Fish carrying Salmonella often do not show any signs of disease. Who is at risk: Anyone can get sick from Salmonella, but children younger than 5 years old, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to get severe illness. Aquariums that contain reptiles or amphibians in addition to fish are at a higher risk for having Salmonella. A fish aquarium may be a source of Salmonella. People can get sick if they don’t wash their hands after touching their fish or anything in its environment and then touch their mouth and swallow Salmonella germs. How it spreads: People can get infected with Salmonella by eating contaminated food, or through contact with an animal or its poop, food, habitat, or items like toys and food dishes. Salmonella are bacteria that can make people and animals sick with a disease called salmonellosis. Some infections get better on their own, while others might require antibiotics or other treatment. In very rare cases, the bacteria can spread throughout the body. Symptoms in people: In people, the most common sign of infection is a raised bump or sore where the bacteria entered an open wound. Sores are usually on the hands or arms. Signs in fish: Infected fish might stop eating, have strange swimming behavior, develop sores, or look deformed. People who fish or work in aquaculture are more likely to come in contact with contaminated water. Who is at risk: Anyone can get sick, but people with weakened immune systems are more likely to get severe illness. People can get infected through open cuts or wounds. How it spreads: This bacteria spreads through contaminated water. It mainly affects fish, but also can affect reptiles, amphibians, and people. Mycobacterium marinum is a type of bacteria commonly found in freshwater and saltwater ponds. ![]()
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