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White-nose syndrome in North American bats - U.S. Geological Survey updates

December 27, 2016

White-nose syndrome is a devastating wildlife disease that has killed millions of hibernating bats. This disease first appeared in New York during 2007 and has continued to spread at an alarming rate from the northeastern to the central United States and throughout eastern Canada. The disease is named for the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans, which often appears white when it infects the skin of the nose, ears, and wings of hibernating bats. This fact sheet provides updates on white-nose syndrome research and management efforts and highlights US Geological Survey scientists’ contributions to understanding and combating this disease.

Publication Year 2016
Title White-nose syndrome in North American bats - U.S. Geological Survey updates
DOI 10.3133/fs20163084
Authors Emily W. Lankau, Gail Moede Rogall
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Fact Sheet
Series Number 2016-3084
Index ID fs20163084
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Wildlife Health Center