Paranannizziopsis spp. Infection in Wild Vipers, Europe

Abstract

We describe the detection of Paranannizziopsis sp. fungus in a wild population of vipers in Europe. Fungal infections were severe, and 1 animal likely died from infection. Surveillance efforts are needed to better understand the threat of this pathogen to snake conservation.

Keywords

• fungi
• Paranannizziopsis
• fungal pathogen
• emerging infectious disease
• Iberian Peninsula
• reptile dermatosis