Identification of Simultaneous Occurrence of Amphibian Chytrid Fungi and Ranavirus in South Korea.

ABSTRACT: Emerging infectious diseases such as chytridiomycosis and ranavirosis, caused by Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) and ranavirus (RV), respectively, are major contributors to global amphibian declines. Despite their significance, comprehensive data on the spatial epidemiology of these pathogens in South Korea remain limited. This study aimed to assess the nationwide co-occurrence and prevalence of Bd and RV across four anuran species in five administrative regions. Infection rates were analyzed in relation to host species, sex, and life history stage. Results indicated distinct prevalence patterns driven by ecological traits. Bd was predominantly detected in mountainous and coastal habitats, whereas RV was more common in flat inland areas. Both pathogens exhib

SUBMITTER: Lee JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12291918 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature