Rank: Species
Lineage: Bacteria;Firmicutes;Bacilli;Lactobacillales;Streptococcaceae;Streptococcus;Streptococcus iniae
Description: Streptococcus iniae, an endemic, beta-hemolytic, non-Lancefield streptococcus, is one of the most significant bacterial pathogens of farmed fish. S. iniae has been shown to cause meningitis and skin infections in a wide variety of finfish, including tilapia, trout, and hybrid striped bass. During epidemic outbreaks in closed pond systems, mortality can reach 75% and losses of more than $150 million per year occur. These losses are likely to increase as production of farmed fishes expands.S. iniae can also cause soft tissue infections and sepsis in humans. In 1995 S. iniae was identified as the causative agent of skin and tissue infection that were associated with injuries while handling fish. This organism has also been associated with meningitis, endocarditis, and arthritis.
Reference Material:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genome/?term=Streptococcus%20iniae
