Shifts in disease dynamics in a tropical amphibian assemblage are not due to pathogen attenuation
Infectious diseases rarely end in extinction. Yet the mechanisms that explain how epidemics
subside are difficult to pinpoint. We investigated host-pathogen interactions after the …
subside are difficult to pinpoint. We investigated host-pathogen interactions after the …
Amphibian collapses increased malaria incidence in Central America
Biodiversity in ecosystems plays an important role in supporting human welfare, including
regulating the transmission of infectious diseases. Many of these services are not fully …
regulating the transmission of infectious diseases. Many of these services are not fully …
Panamanian frog species host unique skin bacterial communities
Vertebrates, including amphibians, host diverse symbiotic microbes that contribute to host
disease resistance. Globally, and especially in montane tropical systems, many amphibian …
disease resistance. Globally, and especially in montane tropical systems, many amphibian …
Integrating the role of antifungal bacteria into skin symbiotic communities of three Neotropical frog species
Chytridiomycosis, caused by the pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), has led to
population declines and extinctions of frog species around the world. While it is known that …
population declines and extinctions of frog species around the world. While it is known that …
Current and predicted distribution of the pathogenic fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in Colombia, a hotspot of amphibian biodiversity
Global amphibian declines have been attributed to several factors including the chytrid
fungal pathogen, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), that infects hosts' skin and causes …
fungal pathogen, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), that infects hosts' skin and causes …
Reptiles as potential vectors and hosts of the amphibian pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in Panama
Chytridiomycosis, the disease caused by Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, is considered to
be a disease exclusively of amphibians. However, B. dendrobatidis may also be capable of …
be a disease exclusively of amphibians. However, B. dendrobatidis may also be capable of …
Variation in the Presence of Anti-Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis Bacteria of Amphibians Across Life Stages and Elevations in Ecuador
JC Bresciano, CA Salvador, C Paz-y-Miño… - Ecohealth, 2015 - Springer
Amphibian populations are decreasing worldwide due to a variety of factors. In South
America, the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is linked to many …
America, the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is linked to many …
Post‐epizootic microbiome associations across communities of neotropical amphibians
Microbiome–pathogen interactions are increasingly recognized as an important element of
host immunity. While these host‐level interactions will have consequences for community …
host immunity. While these host‐level interactions will have consequences for community …
Seasonality of host immunity in a tropical disease system
Infectious disease systems frequently exhibit strong seasonal patterns, yet the mechanisms
that underpin intra‐annual cycles are unclear, particularly in tropical regions. We …
that underpin intra‐annual cycles are unclear, particularly in tropical regions. We …
The Lethal Fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis Is Present in Lowland Tropical Forests of Far Eastern Panamá
The fungal disease chytridiomycosis, caused by Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), is one
of the main causes of amphibian population declines and extinctions all over the world. In …
of the main causes of amphibian population declines and extinctions all over the world. In …