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Can a fish that looks perfectly healthy still spread germs like Salmonella to people?

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  1. No, only sick-looking fish carry germs
  2. Only saltwater fish can
  3. Yes, healthy-looking fish can carry germs

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References

  1. CDC Healthy Pets: Fish www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/fish.html Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Washington State University IACUC: Zoonoses Associated with Fish iacuc.wsu.edu/zoonoses-associated-with-fish Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. CDC Healthy Pets: Fish www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/fish.html Checked 2026-10-11.

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