Widespread occurrence of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in Ontario, Canada, and predicted habitat suitability for the emerging Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.8798
Abstract: Abstract Chytridiomycosis, caused by the fungi Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis and Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans, is associated with massive amphibian mortality events worldwide and with some species’ extinctions. Previous ecological niche models suggest that B. dendrobatidis is not well‐suited… read more here.
Keywords: batrachochytrium dendrobatidis; dendrobatidis; batrachochytrium; canada ... See more keywords
Plethodontid salamanders show variable disease dynamics in response to Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans chytridiomycosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10530-021-02536-1
Abstract: Emerging infectious diseases are among the leading drivers of the sixth mass extinction. The recent invasion of a highly pathogenic chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal), across Europe has led to salamander mass mortality. To date,… read more here.
Keywords: biology; batrachochytrium salamandrivorans; mail; plethodontid salamanders ... See more keywords
Connectivity of Alpine newt populations (Ichthyosaura alpestris) exacerbates the risk of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans outbreaks in European fire salamanders (Salamandra salamandra)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10592-021-01377-8
Abstract: The pathogenic chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) was introduced from Asia to Europe, most likely via the pet trade. It is currently causing a severe local decline in populations of the European fire salamanders (Salamandra… read more here.
Keywords: alpine newt; batrachochytrium salamandrivorans; fire; connectivity ... See more keywords
Impact of seasonal cycles on host-pathogen dynamics and disease mitigation for Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2019.e00551
Abstract: Abstract Seasonal cycles have a demonstrated effect on the dynamics of human and animal diseases. However, their quantitative implications for disease mitigation in wildlife are less well studied. We quantitatively investigate the effect of seasonality… read more here.
Keywords: disease mitigation; batrachochytrium salamandrivorans; seasonal cycles; seasonality ... See more keywords
Drivers of salamander extirpation mediated by Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans
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DOI: 10.1038/nature22059
Abstract: The recent arrival of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans in Europe was followed by rapid expansion of its geographical distribution and host range, confirming the unprecedented threat that this chytrid fungus poses to western Palaearctic amphibians. Mitigating this… read more here.
Keywords: salamander extirpation; batrachochytrium salamandrivorans; extirpation mediated; drivers salamander ... See more keywords
Tracking the amphibian pathogens Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis and Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans using a highly specific monoclonal antibody and lateral‐flow technology
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DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.12464
Abstract: The fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) causes chytridiomycosis, a lethal epizootic disease of amphibians. Rapid identification of the pathogen and biosecurity is essential to prevent its spread, but current laboratory‐based tests are time‐consuming and require specialist… read more here.
Keywords: batrachochytrium dendrobatidis; batrachochytrium; batrachochytrium salamandrivorans; tracking amphibian ... See more keywords
Assessment of listing and categorisation of animal diseases within the framework of the Animal Health Law (Regulation (EU) No 2016/429): Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal)
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DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2017.5071
Abstract: Abstract Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) has been assessed according to the criteria of the Animal Health Law (AHL), in particular criteria of Article 7 on disease profile and impacts, Article 5 on the eligibility of Bsal… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; salamandrivorans bsal; article; animal health ... See more keywords
Successful Drug-Mediated Host Clearance of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2902.221162
Abstract: Skin fungi are among the most dangerous drivers of global amphibian declines, and few mitigation strategies are known. For Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Chytridiomycota), available treatments rely on temperature, partially combined with antifungal drugs. We report the… read more here.
Keywords: clearance; batrachochytrium; drug mediated; successful drug ... See more keywords