Team:NYU Abu Dhabi

Chytridiomycosis

Caused by the fungi Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) and Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal), it is thought to be one of the most destructive pathogens to be studied: it is lethal and spreads effectively, responsible for a the biggest decline in biodiversity due to a disease.

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