Comparing Histological with Real-time Taqman PCR

ØSwabs/Taqman PCR Method:

•More sensitive than histology

•Acceptable for use in field

ØToe-clipping no longer necessary when sampling for chytridiomycosis.

ØPast studies have likely under-estimated prevalence of chytridiomycosis.

Implications


	“I said I wanted to acquire accurate prevalence data in wild populations. Why is this important?”
	Inaccuracy is because they used histo.