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Phenology underlies inconsistent urbanization effects on avian malaria (Leucocytozoon sp.) in juvenile songbirds

open access: yesEcosphere, Volume 17, Issue 2, February 2026.
Abstract Urbanization can modify species interactions, including those between parasites and their hosts. In birds, urbanization can either increase or decrease avian malaria (haemosporidian) infection, depending on host species, parasite, or study location. However, temporal coordination between parasites and hosts, which may impact infection outcomes,
Davide M. Dominoni   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genetic distances between clades of Leucocytozoon haplotypes sequenced in this study.

open access: yes, 2015
Genetic distances between clades of Leucocytozoon haplotypes sequenced in this study.
Joseph P Fleskes (695549)   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Avian Haemosporidian Parasites in Southern Iran

open access: yesPathogens, 2021
Avian haemosporidians are widespread and diverse and are classified in the genera Plasmodium, Haemoproteus, Leucocytozoon, and Fallisia. These species are known to cause haemosporidiosis and decreased fitness of their hosts. Despite the high diversity of
Vajiheh Ghaemitalab   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Molecular Screening of Black Flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) for Vector‐Borne Zoonotic Pathogens, South Moravia, Czech Republic

open access: yesZoonoses and Public Health, Volume 73, Issue 1, Page 95-106, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Black flies (Simuliidae) are globally distributed blood‐feeding arthropods and vectors of viral, bacterial, and parasitic pathogens to many animal species, including humans. We investigated the occurrence of selected vector‐borne pathogens in black flies in South Moravia, Czech Republic, and evaluated their possible role in the ...
Silvie Šikutová   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Label-free enrichment of avian Leucocytozoon using flow cytrometric sorting

open access: yes, 2012
Chakarov N, Greiner J, Hauser S, et al. Label-free enrichment of avian Leucocytozoon using flow cytrometric sorting. Parasitology.
Hauser, Stefan   +16 more
core   +1 more source

Host–parasite oxidative arms race: who will win?

open access: yesJournal of Avian Biology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, January 2026.
Avian haemosporidian parasites are globally widespread with a broad repertoire of hosts. When infected, the host can either reduce (resistance) and/or limit the severity of parasitaemia (tolerance). Oxidative stress plays a pivotal role in the host's resistance and tolerance, as well as its detrimental endpoints.
Caroline Isaksson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Energetic and oxidative costs of microfilarial infection: evidence for fitness trade‐offs in male village weavers of the Amurum Forest Reserve

open access: yesWildlife Biology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, January 2026.
Microfilariae contribute to a higher energetic demand that could lead to oxidative damage and reduce hosts' fitness. Yet reports about the energy status and oxidative stress‐defense mechanisms of infected wild birds are rarely documented. We investigated the relationship between microfilariae and the energy status and oxidative damage‐defense ...
Felix A. Andong   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Molecular analyses on host-seeking black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) reveal a diverse assemblage of Leucocytozoon (Apicomplexa: Haemospororida) parasites in an alpine ecosystem

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2015
Background Molecular studies have suggested that the true diversity of Leucocytozoon (Apicomplexa: Haemospororida) species well exceeds the approximately 35 currently described taxa.
Courtney C. Murdock   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Is it best on the nest? Effects of avian life-history on haemosporidian parasitism

open access: yesInternational Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2020
Infectious diseases vary in prevalence and pathology among host species. Species may differ in prevalence of infection due to varying exposure and susceptibility to disease agents throughout their lifetime, which may be attributable to underlying ...
Claudia Ganser   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

WIMANET: The Power of a Network in Wildlife Malaria Research

open access: yesIntegrative Zoology, Volume 21, Issue 1, Page 11-16, January 2026.
The Wildlife Malaria Network (WIMANET) is an EU‐COST funded global network of researchers and stakeholders interested in wildlife malaria and related haemosporidian parasites. In this paper, we review WIMANET's activities to date. We hope this encourages new members to join the network and motivates both new and existing members to participate in its ...
Alfonso Marzal   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

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