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Expanding distribution of lethal amphibian fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans in Europe

Authors :
Spitzen-van der Sluijs, Annemarieke
Martel, An
Asselberghs, Johan
Bales, Emma K.
Beukema, Wouter
Bletz, Molly C.
Dalbeck, Lutz
Goverse, Edo
Kerres, Alexander
Kinet, Thierry
Kirst, Kai
Laudelout, Arnaud
Fonte, Luis F. Marin da
Nollert, Andreas
Ohlhoff, Dagmar
Sabino-Pinto, Joana
Schmidt, Benedikt R.
Speybroeck, Jeroen
Spikmans, Frank
Steinfartz, Sebastian
Veith, Michael
Vences, Miguel
Wagner, Norman
Pasmans, Frank
Lotters, Stefan
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. July 1, 2016, p1286, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Amphibians provide an iconic example of diseasedriven global loss in biodiversity. The recently described chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) is an emerging pathogen that is driving amphibian populations to local [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Amphibians -- Health aspects
Disease transmission -- Forecasts and trends
Market trend/market analysis
Health

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.459000668
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2207.160109
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