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Haemosporidian Parasites of White-Breasted Waterhens (Amaurornis phoenicurus), with a Report and Molecular Characterization of Haemoproteus gallinulae in Thailand [PDF]

Animals, 2023
Haemosporidian parasites are vector-borne parasites infecting terrestrial vertebrates as well as avian species, such as the White-breasted Waterhen, a Gruiformes waterbird found in lowlands near wetlands and distributed throughout Thailand.
Phirom Prompiram, Kanaporn Poltep, Nattarun Chaisilp, Warunya Chakritbudsabong, Supakit Buamas, Sasitorn Rungarunlert   +5 more
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A single Haemoproteus plataleae haplotype is widespread in white ibis (Eudocimus albus) from urban and rural sites in southern Florida [PDF]

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2023
The American white ibis (Eudocimus albus), a common bird species in Florida, has become increasingly urban, with many populations relying heavily on urban and suburban habitats, which may alter parasite transmission.
Michael J. Yabsley, Sarah M. Coker, Catharine N. Welch, Kayla B. Garrett, Maureen Murray, Ryan Grunert, Julia S. Seixas, Whitney M. Kistler, Shannon E. Curry, Henry C. Adams, Charlie S. Nakatsu, Liandrie Swanepoel, Seth T. Wyckoff, Troy M. Koser, Elizabeth Kurimo-Beechuk, Ellen Haynes, Sonia M. Hernandez   +16 more
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Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Haemoproteus and Leucocytozoon in Raptors and Other Captive Birds at the National Zoological Garden in South Africa. [PDF]

Integr Zool
Captive birds at the National Zoological Garden in South Africa harbor diverse haemosporidian parasite species and lineages. This might compromise conservation efforts of threatened species. ABSTRACT Avian haemosporidian infections have been associated with disease outbreaks in zoos and rehabilitation centers globally. This study aimed to determine the
Gaorekwe RM, Phetla V, Malatji DP, Chaisi M.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Use of Contaminated Habitat and Associated Selenium Uptake Mediate Haemosporidian Parasite Infections in Wild Passerine Birds. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
We conducted a community‐scale field study to evaluate whether trace element contaminants derived from coal combustion residuals and nuclear fission products alter the dynamics of haemosporidian blood parasites, dipteran vectors, and avian hosts in riparian and wetland habitats in South Carolina, USA.
Werner CS, Chapman M, Peach DAH, DeVault TL, Rhodes OE.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Blood Parasites and Wildlife: The Development of a Discipline. [PDF]

Integr Zool
Changes in our knowledge on blood parasite infections of wild animals in the last 30 years is reviewed with emphasis on taxonomy and phylogeny, impact of infections on fitness, and distribution of blood parasites. ABSTRACT In the last 30 years, the area of the study of parasitism caused by blood parasite infections on wildlife has suffered an ...
Merino S.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Surveillance of avian malaria and related haemoparasites in common terns (Sterna hirundo) on the Atlantic coast of South America [PDF]

Parasitology, 2023
Haemosporidia (Apicomplexa, Haemosporida) are protozoa that infect vertebrate blood cells and are transmitted by vectors. Among vertebrates, birds possess the greatest diversity of haemosporidia, historically placed in 3 genera: Haemoproteus ...
Sofía Capasso, Yvonne R. Schumm, Petra Quillfeldt, Claire Bonsergent, Laurence Malandrin, Eliana Lorenti, Bruno Fusaro, Guillermo Panisse, Melina Lunardelli, Gabriel Castresana, Julia I. Diaz   +10 more
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Diversity, distribution, and methodological considerations of haemosporidian infections among Galliformes in Alaska [PDF]

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2023
Using samples spanning 10-degrees of latitude in Alaska, we provide the first comparative assessment of avian haemosporidia distribution of Arctic Alaska with subarctic host populations for four species of grouse and three species of ptarmigan ...
Faith De Amaral, Robert E. Wilson, Sarah A. Sonsthagen, Ravinder Sehgal   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Bird community effects on avian malaria infections [PDF]

Scientific Reports, 2023
In community assembly processes, interspecific interactions play an important role in shaping community diversity, especially at the local scale. Changes in species richness or abundance can modify local infectious disease dynamics, either reducing or ...
Juliana Tamayo-Quintero, Josué Martínez-de la Puente, Miriam San-José, Catalina González-Quevedo, Héctor F. Rivera-Gutiérrez   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Diversity and Host Specificity of Avian Haemosporidians in an Afrotropical Conservation Region [PDF]

Animals
Afrotropical regions have high bird diversity, yet few studies have attempted to unravel the prevalence of avian haemosporidia in conservation areas. The diversity and host specificity of parasites in biodiversity hotspots is crucial to understanding ...
Mduduzi Ndlovu, Maliki B. Wardjomto, Tinotendashe Pori, Tshifhiwa C. Nangammbi   +3 more
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Subtle stressors-Strong responses. Consistent negative effects of avian blood parasites on phenotypic and demographic traits across songbirds. [PDF]

J Anim Ecol
Avian blood parasites are widespread and often considered benign, yet mounting evidence suggests they subtly impair host traits. This meta‐analysis is timely and necessary to quantify their true impact across systems, challenging assumptions and highlighting overlooked consequences for fitness and population dynamics. Abstract Stressors that subtly yet
Grabow M, Mang S, Blaum N, Tiedemann R, Radchuk V, Kramer-Schadt S.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources