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Tracking ranavirus infections: an integrative review of epidemiological research on pathogen dynamics in anurans
Davi dos Santos Rodrigues
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Veterinary Medicine Department, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Recife – PE, 52171-900, Brazil
Rita de Cássia Carvalho Maia
Veterinary Medicine Department, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Recife – PE, 52171-900, Brazil
Geraldo Jorge Barbosa de Moura
Biology Department, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Recife – PE, 52171-900, Brazil
Ricardo Luiz Moro de Sousa
Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo (USP), Pirassununga – SP, 13635-900, Brazil
José Wilton Pinheiro Junior
Veterinary Medicine Department, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE), Recife – PE, 52171-900, Brazil
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Short summary
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.
Ranavirus infections in amphibians, especially anurans, have been increasingly documented,...
