Isospora bocamontensis (Protozoa: Apicomplexa) in captive yellow cardinal Gubernatrix cristata (Passeriformes: Emberezidae) [PDF]
The yellow cardinal (Gubernatrix cristata) is a passerine found in southern Brazil, especially along the border with Uruguay and Argentina. It is an endangered species and its population is decreasing.
Larissa Quinto Pereira +5 more
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Isospora bocamontensis n. sp. (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) from the yellow cardinal Gubernatrix cristata (Vieillot) (Passeriformes: Emberizidae) in South America [PDF]
A new coccidian species (Protozoa: Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) is reported from the endangered yellow cardinal Gubernatrix cristata (Vieillot) in southern Brazil. Isospora bocamontensis n. sp. has oöcysts which are subspheroidal, measure 32.1 × 28.9 μm and have a smooth, bilayered wall c.1.5 μm thick.
Bruno P. Berto +4 more
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The yellow cardinal (Gubernatrix cristata) is a passerine found in southern Brazil, especially along the border with Uruguay and Argentina. It is an endangered species and its population is decreasing.
Larissa Quinto Pereira +5 more
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Endoparasites, such as helminths and protozoans, have been associated with mortality and gastrointestinal disease in reptiles, with particularly high prevalence observed in pet reptiles.
Caitlin Pike, Sally Hsieh, M. Baling
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Isospora bertoi n. sp. of the saffron finch, Sicalis flaveola (Aves: Passeriformes) from Brazil1.
A new species of coccidia (Protozoa: Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) is described from the saffron finch, Sicalis flaveola, is reported from Brazil. Sporulated oocysts of Isospora bertoi n. sp.
F. Oliveira +3 more
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Mitochondrial Gene Diversity and Host Specificity of Isospora in Passerine Birds
Isospora infections are common in both wild and captive passerine species. Many bird species have been shown to have co-evolved with a particular species of Isospora.
Steven V. Kubiski +8 more
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Pathogenesis of Isospora amphiboluri in Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps)
Simple Summary Coccidia are common parasites of captive animals. While there have been a number of studies evaluating the life cycles of these parasites in domestic pets and livestock, there has been limited research assessing the impact of these ...
M. Walden, M. Mitchell
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Parásitos gastrointestinales en cardenal amarillo (Gubernatrix cristata) de la provincia de Mendoza, Argentina: Gastrointestinal parasites in yellow cardinal (Gubernatrix cristata) from Mendoza province, Argentina [PDF]
El cardenal amarillo (Gubernatrix cristata), única representante de su género, es un ave paseriforme de la familia Tharupidae. Su hermoso aspecto y bello canto ha llevado a que sea objeto de caza furtiva, hallándose sus poblaciones seriamente amenazadas.
Godoy, Dayana +4 more
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Diarrhea caused by opportunistic intestinal protozoa is a common problem in HIV infection. We aimed to establish the prevalence of Cryptosporidium, misrosporidia, and Isospora in HIV-infected people using a systematic review and meta-analysis, which is ...
Zedong Wang +6 more
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Wild birds are common hosts to numerous intracellular parasites such as single-celled eukaryotes of the family Eimeriidae (order Eucoccidiorida, phylum Apicomplexa).
Carina Keckeisen +7 more
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