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Annual Review of Microbiology

Volume 75, 2021

Virulence and Pathogenicity of Chytrid Fungi Causing Amphibian Extinctions

Abstract

Ancient enzootic associations between wildlife and their infections allow evolution to innovate mechanisms of pathogenicity that are counterbalanced by host responses. However, erosion of barriers to pathogen dispersal by globalization leads to the infection of hosts that have not evolved effective resistance and the emergence of highly virulent infections. Global amphibian declines driven by the rise of chytrid fungi and chytridiomycosis are emblematic of emerging infections. Here, we review how modern biological methods have been used to understand the adaptations and counteradaptations that these fungi and their amphibian hosts have evolved. We explore the interplay of biotic and abiotic factors that modify the virulence of these infections and dissect the complexity of this disease system. We highlight progress that has led to insights into how we might in the future lessen the impact of these emerging infections.

Keyword(s): amphibian, Batrachochytrium, chytrid, chytridiomycosis, evolution, fungus, infectious disease
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Virulence and Pathogenicity of Chytrid Fungi Causing Amphibian Extinctions
Annual Review of Microbiology 75, 673 (2021); https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-micro-052621-124212
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