Managing Amphibian Disease with Skin Microbiota

Trends Microbiol. 2016 Mar;24(3):161-4. doi: 10.1016/j.tim.2015.12.010.

Abstract

The contribution of emerging amphibian diseases to the sixth mass extinction is driving innovative wildlife management strategies, including the use of probiotics. Bioaugmentation of the skin mucosome, a dynamic environment including host and microbial components, may not provide a generalized solution. Multi-omics technologies and ecological context underlie effective implementation.

Keywords: antifungal; bioaugmentation; conservation; disease ecology; metamorphosis; probiotics; volatile organic compound.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Amphibians / microbiology*
  • Animals
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Host-Pathogen Interactions
  • Humans
  • Metamorphosis, Biological
  • Microbiota* / drug effects
  • Probiotics / therapeutic use*
  • Skin / microbiology*
  • Volatile Organic Compounds / metabolism

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Volatile Organic Compounds