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Host-pathogen dynamics in a changing environment : susceptibility of amphibians to an emerging infectious disease

Creator:

Searle, Catherine L.

Abstract:

Infectious diseases are a growing concern for both humans and wildlife. The negative effects of infectious disease have been exemplified by the recent global amphibian population declines associated with disease outbreaks. Although multiple pathogens and factors play a role in these declines, the aquatic fungal pathogen, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), has...

Resource Type:

Dissertation