Host species is linked to pathogen genotype for the amphibian chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis).

ABSTRACT: Host-pathogen specificity can arise from certain selective environments mediated by both the host and pathogen. Therefore, understanding the degree to which host species identity is correlated with pathogen genotype can help reveal historical host-pathogen dynamics. One animal disease of particular concern is chytridiomycosis, typically caused by the global panzootic lineage of the amphibian chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, Bd), termed Bd-GPL. This pathogen lineage has caused devastating declines in amphibian communities around the world. However, the site of origin for the common ancestor of modern Bd-GPL and the fine-scale transmission dynamics of this lineage have remained a mystery. This is especially the case in North America where Bd-GPL is widespread, but disease outb

SUBMITTER: Byrne AQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8920232 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature