First Case of Chytridiomycosis in an Adult Specimen of a Native Anuran from Uruguay (original) (raw)

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This research documents the first case of chytridiomycosis caused by Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) in an adult specimen of the native frog, Pleurodema bibroni, from Uruguay. The infection was identified through both quantitative PCR and histological analysis, revealing evidence of Bd infection and associated skin lesions. The study highlights the alarming finding of Bd in a protected area and discusses the potential implications for local amphibian populations, including those considered threatened.