The amphibian fungal disease chytridiomycosis, which affects species across all continents,
recently emerged as one of the greatest threats to biodiversity. Yet, many aspects of the …

Chytridiomycosis, caused by the pathogenic fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), is
one of the largest threats to wildlife and is putatively linked to the extirpation of numerous …

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Chytridiomycosis is a lethal fungal disease contributing to declines and extinctions of
amphibian species worldwide. The currently used molecular screening tests for …

Background Human-associated microbial communities include fungi, but we understand
little about which fungal species are present, their relative and absolute abundances, and …

The recent global spread of the amphibian‐killing fungus [B atrachochytrium dendrobatidis
(Bd)] has been closely tied to anthropogenic activities; however, regional patterns of spread …

Novel infectious diseases, particularly those caused by fungal pathogens, pose
considerable risks to global biodiversity. The amphibian chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium …

Antibiotic resistance and heavy metal contamination are two worldwide environmental
concerns. Especially in soil, the interaction between these two pollutants may exacerbate …

By altering the abundance, diversity, and distribution of species—and their pathogens—
globalization may inadvertently select for more virulent pathogens. In Brazil's Atlantic Forest …

Amphibian chytridiomycosis, an emerging infectious disease caused by the fungus
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), has been a significant driver of amphibian declines …