Malaria is the most deadly parasitic disease, affecting hundreds of millions of people
worldwide. Malaria parasites have been associated with their hosts for millions of years …

Avian haemosporidians of the genera Plasmodium, Haemoproteus, and Leucocytozoon are
common blood parasites in wild birds all over the world. Despite their importance as …

Simple Summary Avian malaria is caused by infection with protozoa of the genus
Plasmodium. This vector-borne parasite is spread by mosquitoes and has a variable …

Individuals of migratory species may be more likely to become infected by parasites
because they cross different regions along their route, thereby being exposed to a wider …

Vector‐borne diseases, especially those transmitted by mosquitoes, have severe impacts on
public health and economy. West Nile virus (WNV) and avian malaria parasites of the genus …

Background Haemosporidioses are common in birds and their manifestations range from
subclinical infections to severe disease, depending on the involved parasite and bird …

Migration has an important impact on the transmission of pathogens. Migratory birds
disperse parasites through their routes and may consequently introduce them to new areas …

Determining the prevalence and local transmission dynamics of parasitic organisms are
necessary to understand the ability of parasites to persist in host populations and disperse …

Avian haemosporidian parasites (order Haemosporida, phylum Apicomplexa) are blood and
tissue parasites transmitted by blood-sucking dipteran insects. Three genera (Plasmodium …

In 2017, a mortality event affected Humboldt penguins at Chester Zoo (UK), which coincided
with the diagnosis of avian malaria (AM) in some birds. AM is found worldwide wherever a …