Parallels in Amphibian and Bat Declines from Pathogenic Fungi

Eskew, Evan A.; Todd, Brian D.

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Parallels in Amphibian and Bat Declines from Pathogenic Fungi

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Mar 2013

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Emerg Infect Dis. 19(3):379-385.

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Emerg Infect Dis

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Eskew, Evan A. ; Todd, Brian D. ;

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Pathogenic fungi have substantial effects on global biodiversity, and 2 emerging pathogenic species-the chytridiomycete Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, which causes chytridiomycosis in amphibians, and the ascomycete Geomyces destructans, which causes white-nose syndrome in hibernating bats-are implicated in the widespread decline of their vertebrate hosts. We synthesized current knowledge for chytridiomycosis and white-nose syndrome regarding disease emergence, environmental reservoirs, life history characteristics of the host, and host-pathogen interactions. We found striking similarities between these aspects of chytridiomycosis and white-nose syndrome, and the research that we review and propose should help guide management of future emerging fungal diseases.

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