Found this response on another post with the same problem - looks pretty good and think reiterates what everyone is saying...

The red eroded area in the center of the lesion is from the bacteria and the white foamy area around the central lesion is a secondary fungal infection. The disease is endemic in nearly all fish populations and manifests itself any time the fish�s immune system is suppressed from external factors such as rapid temperature change or spawning stress. Frequently the lesions occur where the fish has been previously handled and the slime was rubbed off (this is why it is always better for the fish to handle it with wet hands). Although the disease is contagious between fishes it is not harmful to humans � the fish may still be eaten if properly prepared. It is also a disease that is more common when fish are crowded together or when numbers are high. This is one of natures ways of keeping populations in balance.

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']Generally fish are not so stressed by the disease that they stop feeding (obviously if you caught it). As long as the fish continue to feed they usually are able to recover.



Richard A. Ott, Jr.
Natural Resources Specialist VI
Inland Fisheries District 3C � Tyler

I'll tell you what, grease at 350 degrees will cure just about all your problems.