Definition:
Chtridiomycosis is an infectious disease that affects amphibians.
Treatment:
While this disease affects over 30% of amphibians worldwide, there is no affective method of control for Chtridiomycosis.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms of Chtridiomycosis may include convulsions, lethargy and skin reddening or thickening. Some amphibians develop ulcers.
Causes:
The chytrid fungus “Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis” causes Chtridiomycosis.
