Publications by authors named "Erick Ballestero Rodriguez"
Article Synopsis
- Amphibian populations worldwide are threatened by diseases, particularly the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) and ranaviruses.
- In a study conducted in Costa Rica, researchers found infection rates of 21.3% for Bd and 16.6% for ranavirus among 20 frog species, with some species showing a positive correlation between the two pathogens.
- The study highlights the need for more research on the ecological impact of ranaviruses on amphibians, as current attention has predominantly been on Bd, despite the serious risk posed by ranaviruses.
