Experimental Bacterial Co-infection in Nile Tilapia Shows High Pathogenicity from Lake Kariba Isolates
Frederick Chitonga Zulu, Kunda Ndashe, Katendi Changula, Mazuba Siamujompa, Chanda Chitala, Mwansa M. Songe, Ladslav Moonga, Stephen R. Reichley, Bernard Mudenda Hang’ombe
This study evaluates the pathogenicity of four bacterial isolates in Nile tilapia, finding that co-infection leads to 100% mortality, while Aeromonas and Lactococcus cause significant symptoms.
University of Zambia Journal of Agricultural and Biomedical Sciences · Feb 20, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology