Plasmodium spp. parasites are the causative agents of malaria in humans and animals, and
they are exceptionally diverse in their morphology and life cycles. They grow and develop in …

Abstract Background Malaria parasites (genus Plasmodium) are widespread in birds. These
pathogens cause pathology of blood and various organs, often resulting in severe avian …

Abstract Background Avian malaria parasites (Plasmodium spp.) and related
haemosporidians (Haemosporida) are responsible for diseases which can be severe and …

Abstract Background Haemoproteus and Plasmodium species are widespread avian blood
parasites. Several Plasmodium species are known for their high virulence and have caused …

Background The role of zoos in conservation programmes has increased significantly in last
decades, and the health of captive animals is essential to guarantee success of such …

Background Microscopic research has shown that Plasmodium relictum is the most common
agent of avian malaria. Recent molecular studies confirmed this conclusion and identified …

Background Migratory birds play an important part in the spread of parasites, with more or
less impact on resident birds. Previous studies focus on the prevalence of parasites, but …

Parasites are a selective force that shape host community structure and dynamics, but host
communities can also influence parasitism. Understanding the dual nature from host …

Avian haemosporidians (Haemosporida) represent a globally distributed, species-rich
multiparasite-multihost host-parasite system. Each year, many of these parasite lineages are …

Simple Summary Avian haemoproteids are prevalent parasites known to induce pathology
or mortality in birds. Culicoides biting midges act as vectors for these parasites. Despite the …