Haemoparasites represent a diverse group of vector-borne parasites that infect a wide range
of vertebrate hosts. In birds, haemoparasite infection rates may be associated with various …

Blood parasites are often considered as indicators of immunity in birds, and data on parasite
prevalence and intensity of infections are essential to reveal information about the condition …

In birds, haemosporidian parasites have been found to have direct pathogenic effects on the
host with important consequences for their fitness. However, less is known about distribution …

Haemosporidian parasites infecting birds show distinct heterogeneity in their distribution
among host species. However, despite numerous studies on the prevalence and diversity of …

Haemoproteus spp. are dipteran-borne protozoa that infect erythrocytes and reticulo-
endothelial cells of birds. These parasites are not usually transmitted between birds …

Migratory birds are important carriers of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and protozoa.
Avian haemosporidia have been detected from many wild birds of Japan, but the infection …

Seabirds are regarded as a group of species with relatively low levels or even complete lack
of blood parasites. We used PCR to amplify a DNA fragment from the cytochrome b gene of …

ABSTRACT Kelp Gulls Larus dominicanus are widespread globally due to their ability to
exploit a wide variety of resources and foraging habitats inland, in coastal areas and …

The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and molecularly identify the species of
haemosporidian parasites in village chickens in Gombe State, Nigeria, using microscopy …

South America has different biomes with a high richness of wild bird species and Diptera
vectors, representing an ideal place to study the influence of habitat on vector-borne …