Can My Pet Fish Get Me Or My Kids Sick? Pet fish, both salt
water and fresh water varieties, can get you sick from a strain
of bacteria related to human tuberculosis. Although infection
from this bacteria is rare, certain precautions should be taken
when cleaning and dealing with aquarium water, fish and products
contaminated with aquarium water. This disease is very dangerous
for those with a weakened immune system. The layman term for
this fairly rare fish tank disease is Fish Tank Granuloma. The
scientific name for this bacteria is mycobacterium marinum. If
you think that you or your child has been exposed to or is
suffering from this disease, your smart move is to consult your
physician who can help pinpoint the cause and prescribe proper
treatment. This article is for your additional information only.
I feel that it is always smart to do your homework before you
consult your physician. The more help you can offer your
physician on his diagnosis of a problem the better. The
absolutely fist line of defense