The lab contributed to the latest version of the Amphibian Conservation Action Plan (ACAP) by co-authoring chapter six on infectious disease. Emerging infectious diseases pose a critical threat to amphibian biodiversity, driving population declines and extinctions. The chapter of the ACAP synthesizes recent advancements in understanding these diseases, focusing on pathogen characteristics, host responses, and environmental influences. We examine current diagnostic tools, explore ecological factors relevant to effective management, and evaluate proposed intervention strategies. Additionally, we address the human dimensions of amphibian disease, including management and policy actions needed to mitigate disease-driven declines at local and global scales, ultimately emphasizing the urgent need for integrated conservation efforts.
Citation: Bletz, M. C., B. Gratwicke, A. M. Belasen , A. Catenazzi, , A. L. J. Duffus, M. Lampo, D. H. Olson , F. Toledo, K. Vasudevan. 2024. Infectious diseases: Advances and challenges in addressing emerging pathogens. Pages 149-179 in: Wren, S., A. Borzée, R. Marcec-Greaves, A. Angulo. Amphibian conservation action plan : a status review and roadmap for global amphibian conservation. Occasional Paper of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Gland, Switzerland, 354 pp. doi: https://doi.org/10.2305/QWVH271
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