Chytridiomycosis requires a global response
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Chytridiomycosis, an emerging pandemic infectious disease of amphibians, is capable of causing high mortality in susceptible amphibians in many environments, even resulting in extinction of species. It is possible that this disease has led to the global decline of 207 species of frogs and extinction of up to 122 since 1980. Australia has led the world in response to this disease, which is undoubtedly the most important disease affecting global vertebrate biodiversity in recorded history. The global nature of the disease also demonstrates the need for an international response that is not limited by geopolitical boundaries and economies. International bodies like the Office International des Epizooties (OIE) and the World Conservation Union (IUCN) need to collaborate and take the lead in coordinating a global plan. It is likely that chytridiomycosis has been spread by global trade. If we are to halt a return to Pangaea and the inevitable loss of biodiversity that will result, we will need to make biosecurity a priority for both wildlife and domestic animals.
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International Symposia on Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics
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