Report on the 4th International Symposium on Ranaviruses 2017

摘要

Introduction: Ranaviruses are large, double-stranded DNA viruses in the family Iridoviridae. They are important pathogens in fish, amphibians, and reptiles and have caused severe disease outbreaks in captive and wild animals. Ranaviruses have been associated with population declines in amphibians in various parts of the world. The Global Ranavirus Consortium ([GRC], www.ranavirus.org) was created to help address the threat posed by these viruses by coordinating research among scientists, disseminating information, and offering training opportunities. An international symposium on ranaviruses has been organized biannually since 2011 (Lesbarreres et al., 2012).