Major histocompatibility complex variation is similar in little brown bats before and after white‐nose syndrome outbreak

Major histocompatibility complex variation is similar in little brown bats before and after white‐nose syndrome outbreak

Abstract White‐nose syndrome (WNS), caused by the fungal pathogen Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), has driven alarming declines in North American hibernating bats, such as little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus). During hibernation, infected little brown bats are able to initiate anti‐Pd immune respon...

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Main Authors: Xueling Yi, Deahn M. Donner, Paula E. Marquardt, Jonathan M. Palmer, Michelle A. Jusino, Jacqueline Frair, Daniel L. Lindner, Emily K. Latch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-09-01
Series:Ecology and Evolution
Subjects:
fungal disease
immunity
major histocompatibility complex
Myotis lucifugus
North American bat
Pseudogymnoascus destructans
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.6662

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https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.6662

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