White-nose Syndrome

Cause/Info

  • Caused by Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) a fungus that thrives in cold damp conditions like caves.

Treatment Options

  • See BCT WNS guidelines for bat carers or contact BCT if fungal infections are identified in examination, for example, bats with a white fungus particularly around the nose, but also on the wings, ears and/or tail.

Considerations

  • The fungus (Pd) has been confirmed in the UK. There is however no evidence of the syndrome observed to date. See H&S>White-nose syndrome