Clonal Genotype of Geomyces destructans among Bats with White Nose Syndrome, New York, USA

Abstract

The dispersal mechanism of Geomyces destructans, which causes geomycosis (white nose syndrome) in hibernating bats, remains unknown. Multiple gene genealogic analyses were conducted on 16 fungal isolates from diverse sites in New York State during 2008–2010. The results are consistent with the clonal dispersal of a single G. destructans genotype.

Keywords

• fungi
• fungal infection
• bats
• Geomyces destructans
• white nose syndrome
• population biology