Invasive Alien Turtles as a source and vector of animal and human pathogens. Invasive Alien Turtles as a source and vector of animal and human pathogens

Invasive alien turtles may impact the functioning of ecosystem in various aspects. They tackle biodiversity and compete for food and territory to autochthonous, strictly protected European pond turtle. Epidemic threats result from infection, carriage, or spread of microflora pathogenic to animals and humans.