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Chytridiomycosis
April 11 , 2019
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- Chytridiomycosis is a deadly contagious disease affecting amphibians.
- Chytridiomycosis is caused by the fungus “Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis”.
- The fungus attacks the skin of frogs, toads and other amphibians.
- As the creatures use their skin to breathe and regulate their bodies’ water levels, the damage caused by the disease eventually leads to heart failure and death.
- This is described as the “first global wild disease issue” as it has resulted in complete extinction of 90 species.
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