Facilitating early detection and rapid response: An alert system to combat emerging herpetofaunal diseases

Matthew J. Gray; Matthew C. Allender; Katherine H. Haman; Reid N. Harris; Deanna H. Olson

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Facilitating early detection and rapid response: An alert system to combat emerging herpetofaunal diseases

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Matthew J. Gray, Matthew C. Allender, Katherine H. Haman, Reid N. Harris, Deanna H. Olson

Year:

2018

Type:

Magazines or Trade Publications

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

Source:

The Wildlife Professional. 12(5):33-35.

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Abstract

Emerging infectious diseases represent a substantial threat to wildlife biodiversity in the 21st century. Not only is their prevalence increasing, their geographic range also is expanding and the number of host species they affect is rising.

Keywords

emerging infectious pathogens, disease alert system, surveillance, biosecurity

Citation

Gray, Matthew J.; Allender, Matthew C.; Haman, Katherine H.; Harris, Reid N.; Olson, Deanna H. 2018. Facilitating early detection and rapid response: An alert system to combat emerging herpetofaunal diseases. The Wildlife Professional. 12(5):33-35.