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
Near-infrared spectroscopy as a diagnostic screening tool for lethal chytrid fungus in eastern newts
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DOI: 10.1038/s42003-025-08025-8
Abstract: The emergence of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) poses an imminent threat to caudate biodiversity worldwide, particularly through anthropogenic-mediated means such as the pet trade. Bsal is a fungal panzootic that has yet to reach the Americas,… read more here.
Keywords: spectroscopy; bsal; infrared spectroscopy; screening tool ... See more keywords
Incapacitating effects of fungal coinfection in a novel pathogen system.
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DOI: 10.1111/mec.15452
Abstract: As globalization lowers geographic barriers to movement, coinfection with novel and enzootic pathogens is increasingly likely. Novel and enzootic pathogens can interact synergistically or antagonistically, leading to increased or decreased disease severity. Here we examine… read more here.
Keywords: coinfection; bsal; incapacitating effects; fungal coinfection ... See more keywords
Alpine salamanders at risk? The current status of an emerging fungal pathogen
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298591
Abstract: Amphibians globally suffer from emerging infectious diseases like chytridiomycosis caused by the continuously spreading chytrid fungi. One is Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) and its disease ‒ the ‘salamander plague’ ‒ which is lethal to several caudate… read more here.
Keywords: bsal; risk current; salamanders risk; alpine salamanders ... See more keywords