White-Nose Syndrome Research (IMAGE) U.S. Geological Survey Caption Bats showing signs of infections with Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome. Credit Kimberli Miller, USGS Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.