Edwardsiellosis (Emphysematous putrefactive disease) is one of the most serious bacterial diseases affecting Clarias gariepinus (C. gariepinus) fish. This study reported the most characteristic lesions including skin depigmented areas, external hemorrhages, small cutaneous ulcers, gas filled pockets give rise offensive odour and ascitis. The disease prevalence was 5.2% in the examined fish sample and 16.7% in the clinically diseased fish. ... Read more