Well one of my friends unfortunately was infected by fish TB (mycobacterium marinum) and so I have been doing some reading. I have read somewhere that as high as 33% of imported fish are infected by fish TB. Most common way of human infection is contact through a cut or open wound while dealing with contaminated water (aquariums).
Now what I would like to know, if say a tank was contaminated but was emptied and left dried unused for a prolonged period of time, can the bacteria still exist without any water or host? If anyone knows the answer or can point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Now what I would like to know, if say a tank was contaminated but was emptied and left dried unused for a prolonged period of time, can the bacteria still exist without any water or host? If anyone knows the answer or can point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.