Evidence of vertical transmission of the snake fungal pathogen Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola
October 9, 2019
Snake fungal disease (ophidiomycosis) is an emerging infection of snakes caused by Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola. Little is known about mechanisms of this pathogen's transmission and its implications for conservation of wild snake populations. We report four cases with evidence of vertical transmission of O. ophiodiicola from dam to offspring.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Title | Evidence of vertical transmission of the snake fungal pathogen Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola |
| DOI | 10.7589/2018-10-250 |
| Authors | Anne G Stengle, Terence M. Farrell, Keenan S Freitas, Craig M. Lind, Steven J. Price, Brian O Butler, Tigran Tadevosyan, Marcos Isidoro Ayza, Daniel Taylor, Megan Winzeler, Jeffrey M. Lorch |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Wildlife Diseases |
| Index ID | 70215319 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Wildlife Health Center |