•Study objectives
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•To
develop a PCR assay for rapid identification of B. dendrobatidis
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•To
determine the incidence rate of chytridiomycosis in New Zealand, 1999-2003
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•To
estimate chytridiomycosis prevalence in Litoria ewingii populations
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•To
identify B. dendrobatidis in frogs distributed by the pet trade
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