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Parallel Patterns of Increased Virulence in a Recently Emerged Wildlife Pathogen

Authors :
Hawley, Dana M.
Osnas, Erik E.
Dobson, Andrew P.
Hochachka, Wesley M.
Ley, David H.
Dhondt, André A.
Source :
PLoS Biology; May2013, Vol. 11 Issue 5, p1-11, 11p, 1 Chart, 4 Graphs
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

A bacterial pathogen of wild songbirds evolved higher virulence following its emergence in two separate regions of the host range. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15449173
Volume :
11
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
PLoS Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
88367328
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1001570