Amphibian declines and extinctions are emblematic for the current sixth mass extinction
event. Infectious drivers of these declines include the recently emerged fungal pathogens …

Numerous factors are contributing to the loss of biodiversity. These include complex effects
of multiple abiotic and biotic stressors that may drive population losses. These losses are …

The recent arrival of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans in Europe was followed by rapid
expansion of its geographical distribution and host range, confirming the unprecedented …

A specific concept of strain was developed in order to classify the BTV serotypes ever
reported in Europe based on their properties of animal health impact: the genotype …

Emerging fungal diseases can drive amphibian species to local extinction. During 2010–
2016, we examined 1,921 urodeles in 3 European countries. Presence of the chytrid fungus …

The salamander plague, caused by the amphibian chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium
salamandrivorans (Bsal), is one of the most devastating amphibian diseases, currently …

The amphibian chytrid fungi, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) and B. salamandrivorans
(Bsal), pose a major threat to amphibian biodiversity. Recent evidence suggests Southeast …

Pathogen pollution has caused dramatic losses of amphibian diversity on a global scale.
The recently emerged chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) has been …

The amphibian chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) infects newts and
salamanders (urodele amphibians), in which it can cause fatal disease. This pathogen has …

A newly identified fungal pathogen, Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal), is
responsible for mass mortality events and severe population declines in European …