Presence and Prevalence of Motile Aeromonas Species Isolated from Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykıss) Offered for Consumption in Kars

This study aimed to determine the presence and prevalence of motile Aeromonas species in rainbow trout offered for consumption in Kars province. Muscle and skin tissues were examined from 50 raw trout, and out of 100 total samples, 42 were found positive for Aeromonas spp. While 20 (40.0 %) of the muscle samples were positive for motile Aeromonas spp., 22 (44.0 %) of the skin samples were also positive. Among these 42 positive samples, 24 % were identified as A. hydrophila, 38 % as A. caviae, 16 % as A. sobria, and 14 % contained both A. hydrophila and A. caviae. Consequently, it was determined that raw rainbow trout offered for sale in Kars is at risk with regard to motile Aeromonas spp. It is important to take the necessary hygiene and cooking precautions to minimize the possible danger for this situation that threatens public health.