Articles | Volume 24, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/we-24-115-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/we-24-115-2024
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18 Dec 2024
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Tracking ranavirus infections: an integrative review of epidemiological research on pathogen dynamics in anurans

Davi dos Santos Rodrigues, Rita de Cássia Carvalho Maia, Geraldo Jorge Barbosa de Moura, Ricardo Luiz Moro de Sousa, and José Wilton Pinheiro Junior
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Ranavirus infections in amphibians, especially anurans, have been increasingly documented, raising concerns over their role in population declines. This integrative review examines the prevalence, epidemiology, and global distribution of ranavirus in anurans over the past decade. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing global surveillance and risk assessment strategies, particularly in biodiversity hotspots, where vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction.