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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"Ophidiomyces ophidiicola"”.
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Estimating host species and spatial variation in infection with the fungal pathogen that causes snake fungal disease
… disease (SFD), caused by the fungal pathogen Ophidiomyces ophidiicola, is responsible for lethal infections in snakes and has contributed to the decline of multiple North American snake populations. However, which species are most affected by this disease and how infections vary regionally …
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Host-pathogen interactions and conservation implications of snake fungal disease over broad geographical scales
… disease' (SFD), caused by the fungal pathogen Ophidiomyces ophidiicola, is affecting the health of snake populations in North America by causing skin infections which can be fatal. Given the potential impact of this disease on snake biodiversity worldwide, compounded by the pressure of …
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Characterizing the epidemiology of ophidiomycosis in North American snakes through field studies, modeling, pathogen genomic analysis, and treatment trials
… caused by the keratinophilic fungus Ophidiomyces ophidiicola, is an emerging infectious disease of wild and managed snakes worldwide. All snake species appear to be susceptible and it is a particular threat to species of conservation concern. The purpose of this dissertation was to …