Disease Active
Disease is a major threat facing amphibian and reptile populations around the world. Our research addresses interactions between pathogens, the environment, and hosts to better understand ways to prevent the spread of disease.
We are active in the Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative (ARMI) national surveillance effort for the emerging pathogen Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal; salamander chytrid). Bsal is responsible for salamander die-offs in Europe. The United States hosts the highest salamander richness in the world and any future introduction of Bsal could threaten an array of native species. We conduct diagnostic sampling of at-risk amphibian populations to monitor for the presence of Bsal and the closely-related Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd). ARMI and collaborators including the Bsal Task Force have developed tools to target and rapidly respond to Bsal if detected in the United States.
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Widespread occurrence of the chytrid fungus batrachochytrium dendrobatidis on oregon spotted frogs (rana pretiosa)
Occurrence of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in amphibian populations in Denmark
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in Amphibian populations in Italy
Occurrence of the amphibian pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in the Pacific Northwest
Incidence of the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in amphibian populations along the northwest coast of North America
Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative (ARMI): A successful start to a national program in the United States
Disease is a major threat facing amphibian and reptile populations around the world. Our research addresses interactions between pathogens, the environment, and hosts to better understand ways to prevent the spread of disease.
We are active in the Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative (ARMI) national surveillance effort for the emerging pathogen Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal; salamander chytrid). Bsal is responsible for salamander die-offs in Europe. The United States hosts the highest salamander richness in the world and any future introduction of Bsal could threaten an array of native species. We conduct diagnostic sampling of at-risk amphibian populations to monitor for the presence of Bsal and the closely-related Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd). ARMI and collaborators including the Bsal Task Force have developed tools to target and rapidly respond to Bsal if detected in the United States.
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.