Journal article - Correction
Publisher Correction: Cross‑continental emergence of Nannizziopsis barbatae disease may threaten wild Australian lizards
Scientific Reports, Vol.11, pp.1-1
2021
PMCID: PMC7708475
PMID: 33262365
Abstract
Members of the genus Nannizziopsis are emerging fungal pathogens of reptiles that have been documented as the cause of fatal mycoses in a wide range of reptiles in captivity. Cases of severe, proliferative dermatitis, debility and death have been detected in multiple free-living lizard species from locations across Australia, including a substantial outbreak among Eastern water dragons (Intellagama lesueurii) in Brisbane, Queensland. We investigated this disease in a subset of severely affected lizards and identified a clinically consistent syndrome characterized by hyperkeratosis, epidermal hyperplasia, dermal inflammation, necrosis, ulceration, and emaciation. Using a novel fungal isolation method, histopathology, and molecular techniques, we identified the etiologic agent as Nannizziopsis barbatae, a species reported only once previously from captive lizards in Australia. Here we report severe dermatomycosis caused by N. barbatae in five species of Australian lizard, representing the first cases of
Nannizziopsis infection among free-living reptiles, globally. Further, we evaluate key pathogen and host characteristics that indicate N. barbatae-associated dermatomycosis may pose a concerning threat to Australian lizards.
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- Title
- Publisher Correction: Cross‑continental emergence of Nannizziopsis barbatae disease may threaten wild Australian lizards
- Authors
- Nicola Peterson (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science and Engineering - LegacyKarrie Rose (Author) - Taronga Conservation Society AustraliaTim H Hyndman (Author) - Murdoch UniversityStephanie Shaw (Author) - The University of QueenslandLynne Sigler (Author) - University of AlbertaIpek Kurtboke (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science and Engineering - LegacyJosh Llinas (Author) - Unusual Pet VetsBethan Littleford-Colquhoun (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science and Engineering - LegacyRomane Cristescu (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science and Engineering - LegacyCeline Frere (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science and Engineering - Legacy
- Publication details
- Scientific Reports, Vol.11, pp.1-1
- Publisher
- Nature Publishing Group
- Date published
- 2021
- DOI
- 10.1038/s41598-021-86463-0
- ISSN
- 2045-2322
- PMID
- 33262365; PMC7708475
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- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; GeneCology Research Centre - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; Centre for Bioinnovation
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991259794002621
- Output Type
- Journal article; Correction
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