Paranannizziopsis spp. Infection in Wild Vipers, Europe

Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Abstract

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.

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Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Paranannizziopsis spp. Infection in Wild Vipers, Europe
Series title Emerging Infectious Diseases
DOI 10.3201/eid3005.231317
Volume 30
Issue 5
Year Published 2024
Language English
Publisher CDC
Contributing office(s) National Wildlife Health Center
Description 4 p.
First page 1000
Last page 1003
Country Portugal, Spain
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