Paranannizziopsis spp. Infection in Wild Vipers, Europe
April 12, 2024
We describe the first detection of Paranannizziopsis sp. in a wild population of vipers in Europe. Fungal infections were severe and one individual likely died from infection. Surveillance efforts are needed to better understand the threat of this pathogen to snake conservation.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Title | Paranannizziopsis spp. Infection in Wild Vipers, Europe |
| DOI | 10.3201/eid3005.231317 |
| Authors | Gaelle Blanvillain, Fernando Martínez-Freiría, Joseph R. Hoyt, Jeffrey M. Lorch, Albert Martinez Silvestre |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
| Index ID | 70253183 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Wildlife Health Center |