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The fungus that causes the deadly white-nose syndrome in bats has been detected for the first time in Oregon.

White-nose syndrome has killed millions of bats across the U.S. by disrupting their hibernation.

While the fungus was found, no bats in Oregon have yet shown signs of the actual disease.

Officials are increasing surveillance and asking the public to report sick or dead bats and disinfect gear used near caves.

The fungus that causes a notoriously deadly disease in bats has been documented for the first time in Oregon, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service .

The fungus pseudogymnoascus destructans, which causes white-nose syndrome, was detected in guano collected from a bat roost at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in Clatsop County r

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