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Blood Parasites of Vangas and Other Corvoidea on Madagascar

Diversity, 2022
Madagascar hosts a great diversity of bird species. This study focuses on the description of the diversity and prevalence of blood parasites (Haemosporida, trypanosomes and filarioid nematodes) in 131 blood samples of 14 species of Corvoidea, namely ...
Regina Magaña Vázquez, Friederike Woog, Anke Dinkel, Ute Mackenstedt, Sandrine Musa   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Plasmodium matutinum Causing Avian Malaria in Lovebirds (Agapornis roseicollis) Hosted in an Italian Zoo

Microorganisms, 2021
Avian malaria is a worldwide distributed, vector-born disease of birds caused by parasites of the order Haemosporida. There is a lack of knowledge about the presence and pathogenetic role of Haemosporida in Psittacidae.
Cristiano Cocumelli, Manuela Iurescia, Elena Lavinia Diaconu, Valentina Galietta, Caterina Raso, Carmela Buccella, Fiorentino Stravino, Francesco Grande, Letizia Fiorucci, Claudio De Liberato, Andrea Caprioli, Antonio Battisti   +11 more
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Prevalence and local transmission of haemosporidian (Haemosporida) parasites in nestlings of birds of prey (Aves, Accipitriformes) in the temperate forests in Lithuania. [PDF]

Int J Parasitol Parasites Wildl
Bukauskaitė D, Romeiro Fernandes Chagas C, Duc M, Kazak M, Treinys R.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Specialized avian Haemosporida trade reduced host breadth for increased prevalence [PDF]

Journal of Evolutionary Biology, 2014
AbstractParasite specialization on one or a few host species leads to a reduction in the total number of available host individuals, which may decrease transmission. However, specialists are thought to be able to compensate by increased prevalence in the host population and increased success in each individual host.
M C I, Medeiros, V A, Ellis, R E, Ricklefs   +2 more
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FT-GPI, a highly sensitive and accurate predictor of GPI-anchored proteins, reveals the composition and evolution of the GPI proteome in Plasmodium species

Malaria Journal, 2023
Background Protozoan parasites are known to attach specific and diverse group of proteins to their plasma membrane via a GPI anchor. In malaria parasites, GPI-anchored proteins (GPI-APs) have been shown to play an important role in host–pathogen ...
Lena M. Sauer, Rodrigo Canovas, Daniel Roche, Hosam Shams-Eldin, Patrice Ravel, Jacques Colinge, Ralph T. Schwarz, Choukri Ben Mamoun, Eric Rivals, Emmanuel Cornillot   +9 more
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Acceptance, availability, and feasibility of RTS, S/AS01 malaria vaccine: A review

Immunity, Inflammation and Disease, Volume 11, Issue 6, June 2023., 2023
RTS, S/AS01 vaccine offers a manageable route of administration and some evidence of effectiveness against malaria, albeit simultaneously increasing the incidence of meningitis and cerebral malaria complications. Abstract Introduction In malaria‐stricken regions, malaria continues to be one of the primary causes of mortality for children. The number of
Hassan Mumtaz, Abdullah Nadeem, Wajeeha Bilal, Farrukh Ansar, Saira Saleem, Qaisar Ali Khan, Tamara Tango, Christopher Farkouh, Naod F. Belay, Ravina Verma, Matthew Farkouh, Muhammad Saqib   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Distribution pattern of apicomplexan parasites (Sporozoa: Haemosporida) in Columba livia, Gmelin [PDF]

Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 2011
During 39 months of sampling, the prevalence of apicomplexan parasites (Haemoproteus and Plasmodium) was studied in Columba livia Gmelin of Rohilkhand region, UP, India, according to the sex of the host, different seasons and host localities. Out of 266 pigeons sampled, 148 pigeons were positive for Haemoproteus at a prevalence of 55.63%.
Dileep K, Gupta, Nasim, Jahan, Neelima, Gupta   +2 more
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Infection intensity shapes specialization and beta diversity of haemosporidian–bird networks across elevations

Ecosphere, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2023., 2023
Abstract Host–parasite distribution and interactions depend on geography, evolutionary associations, species composition, and their response to environmental variables. In this sense, host specificity as a key parasite's life history trait may determine parasite community composition but can be difficult to identify in nature.
Karla Rodríguez‐Hernández, Paulina Álvarez‐Mendizábal, Leonardo Chapa‐Vargas, Federico Escobar, Wesley Dáttilo, Diego Santiago‐Alarcon   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Associations between Afrotropical bats, eukaryotic parasites, and microbial symbionts

Molecular Ecology, Volume 31, Issue 7, Page 1939-1950, April 2022., 2022
Abstract Skin is the largest mammalian organ and the first defensive barrier against the external environment. The skin and fur of mammals can host a wide variety of ectoparasites, many of which are phylogenetically diverse, specialized, and specifically adapted to their hosts.
Holly L. Lutz, Jack A. Gilbert, Carl W. Dick   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Avian malaria affecting penguins in zoological gardens, aquariums and wildlife parks in the UK

Veterinary Record, Volume 189, Issue 9, 6/13 November 2021., 2021
Abstract Background Avian malaria has caused mortalities in captive penguins worldwide and it is a conservation threat for some wild penguins. The experience of staff working on penguins is highly valuable for the improvement of captivity conditions. Methods An online questionnaire was designed to collect avian malaria information in penguins in the UK.
Arturo Hernandez‐Colina, Merit Gonzalez‐Olvera, Lindsay Eckley, Javier Lopez, Matthew Baylis   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source