| Question |
Answer |
| Example |
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| Can I still use the animal |
Not recommended |
| Commonly infected wildlife |
Fish |
| Is this animal infected |
- Fish flesh affected by this disease appear coarse and brown, similar to fish fillets that have been freezer burned
|
| Can I get it |
No
- There is no known transfer to humans
|
| How bad can it get |
No known transfer to humans |
| How can I protect myself and others |
- Although there is no known link between myofibrogranuloma in fish and muscular dystrophy in humans, the cause of sandy flesh is not known, and it is recommended that you do not eat infected fish
|
| Symptoms in humans |
None known |
| Is it safe for pets |
No - Since the link between this disease and other animals is not understood, consumption by pets is not recommended |
| What causes it |
- Similar to muscular dystrophy in humans, the cause of this disease affecting muscle tissue is not known
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