Tolerance of fungal infection in European water frogs exposed to <it>Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis</it> after experimental reduction of innate immune defenses

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>While emerging diseases are affecting many populations of amphibians, some populations are resistant. Determining the relative contributions of factors influencing disease resistance is critical for effective conservation management....

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Main Authors: Woodhams Douglas C, Bigler Laurent, Marschang Rachel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/8/197