| batrachochytrium dendrobatidis infection dynamics in the columbia spotted frog rana luteiventris in north idaho, usa. | the pathogenic chytrid fungus batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (bd) is contributing to amphibian declines worldwide. temperature plays an important role in both pathogen growth and host immune function, but little is known about seasonal dynamics of bd infection in north temperate regions. our objective was to increase understanding of bd disease ecology by investigating patterns of bd infection of columbia spotted frogs rana luteiventris across seasons, age classes, and sexes in north idaho, usa. ... | 2010 | 21268985 |