Evolutionary ecology, taxonomy, and systematics of avian malaria and related parasites
Haemosporidian parasites of the genera Plasmodium, Leucocytozoon, and Haemoproteus
are one of the most prevalent and widely studied groups of parasites infecting birds …
are one of the most prevalent and widely studied groups of parasites infecting birds …
Recent advances in the study of avian malaria: an overview with an emphasis on the distribution of Plasmodium spp in Brazil
ÉM Braga, P Silveira, NO Belo… - Memorias do Instituto …, 2011 - SciELO Brasil
Avian malaria parasites (Plasmodium) have a worldwide distribution except for Antarctica.
They are transmitted exclusively by mosquito vectors (Diptera: Culicidae) and are of …
They are transmitted exclusively by mosquito vectors (Diptera: Culicidae) and are of …
Parasite prevalence corresponds to host life history in a diverse assemblage of Afrotropical birds and haemosporidian parasites
Avian host life history traits have been hypothesized to predict rates of infection by
haemosporidian parasites. Using molecular techniques, we tested this hypothesis for …
haemosporidian parasites. Using molecular techniques, we tested this hypothesis for …
Exploring the diversity and distribution of neotropical avian malaria parasites–a molecular survey from Southeast Brazil
Southeast Brazil is a neotropical region composed of a mosaic of different tropical habitats
and mountain chains, which allowed for the formation of bird-rich communities with distinct …
and mountain chains, which allowed for the formation of bird-rich communities with distinct …
Diversity, Prevalence, and Host Specificity of Avian Plasmodium and Haemoproteus in a Western Amazon Assemblage
We used PCR and DNA sequencing to screen for haemosporidian parasites (Haemoproteus
and Plasmodium) in 2,488 individual birds from 104 species and 22 families, primarily …
and Plasmodium) in 2,488 individual birds from 104 species and 22 families, primarily …
Mixed species flock, nest height, and elevation partially explain avian haemoparasite prevalence in Colombia
The high avian biodiversity present in the Neotropical region offers a great opportunity to
explore the ecology of host-parasite relationships. We present a survey of avian …
explore the ecology of host-parasite relationships. We present a survey of avian …
Methods for specimen-based studies of avian symbionts 1
The collection of avian voucher specimens has long played an important role in studying the
basic biology, ecology, and evolution of birds. However, symbionts (such as parasites and …
basic biology, ecology, and evolution of birds. However, symbionts (such as parasites and …
Structure and organization of an avian haemosporidian assemblage in a Neotropical savanna in Brazil
Studies on avian haemosporidia are on the rise, but we still lack a basic understanding of
how ecological and evolutionary factors mold the distributions of haemosporidia among …
how ecological and evolutionary factors mold the distributions of haemosporidia among …
Avian malaria, ecological host traits and mosquito abundance in southeastern Amazonia
Avian malaria is a vector transmitted disease caused by Plasmodium and recent studies
suggest that variation in its prevalence across avian hosts is correlated with a variety of …
suggest that variation in its prevalence across avian hosts is correlated with a variety of …
Host phylogeny matters: Examining sources of variation in infection risk by blood parasites across a tropical montane bird community in India
Background Identifying patterns and drivers of infection risk among host communities is
crucial to elucidate disease dynamics and predict infectious disease risk in wildlife …
crucial to elucidate disease dynamics and predict infectious disease risk in wildlife …