Despite being identified in 1938, many aspects of the pathogenesis and epidemiology of
fibropapillomatosis (FP) in marine turtles are yet to be fully uncovered. Current knowledge …

Herpesviruses are host specific pathogens that are widespread among vertebrates. Genome
sequence data demonstrate that most herpesviruses of fish and amphibians are grouped …

Marine turtle fibropapillomatosis (FP) is a disease primarily affecting green turtles (Chelonia
mydas) that is characterized by multiple cutaneous masses. In addition, the condition has …

This comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date work provides the definitive overview of
marine parasites worldwide. It is an invaluable reference for students and researchers in …

We examined data collected by the US Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network on 4,328
green turtles (Chelonia mydas) found dead or debilitated (ie, stranded) in the eastern half of …

All coral reef organisms are susceptible to diseases, as are terrestrial organisms, but
studying these diseases can be more difficult and much remains to be learned. Although …

Black-band disease affects many species of tropical reef-building corals, but it is unclear
what factors contribute to the disease-susceptibility of individual corals or how the disease is …

Fibropapillomatosis (FP) of marine turtles is a neoplastic disease of ecological concern. A
fibropapilloma-associated turtle herpesvirus (FPTHV) is consistently present, usually at …

Diseases often display complex and distinct associations with their environment due to
differences in etiology, modes of transmission between hosts, and the shifting balance …

It has been hypothesized for decades that environmental pollutants may contribute to green
sea turtle fibropapillomatosis (FP), possibly through immunosuppression leading to greater …