Background
•Chytridiomycosis is a fungal pathogen of
amphibians associated with
mass mortalities and population declines worldwide.
•Conservation of amphibian populations will
rely on:
•Knowledge of the current geographical
distribution of B. dendrobatidis.
•An understanding of the host-parasite ecology
of the disease.
•The ability to assess the effect of
management action by accurately monitoring changes in levels of chytridiomycosis pre and post management action.
