Background Haemoproteus is a sister genus to malaria parasites (Plasmodium), which both
belong to the order Haemosporida (Apicomplexa). Parasites of both genera are flourishing …

Haemosporidian parasites of the genera Plasmodium, Leucocytozoon, and Haemoproteus
are one of the most prevalent and widely studied groups of parasites infecting birds …

Background Blood parasites belonging to the Apicomplexa, Trypanosomatidae and
Filarioidea are widespread in birds and have been studied extensively. Microscopical …

Zoological gardens are home to a large number of vertebrate species and as such are
suitable sites for both mosquito breeding and maintenance. They are excellent places for …

Abstract Background The order Accipitriformes comprises the largest group of birds of prey
with 260 species in four families. So far, 21 haemosporidian parasite species have been …

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

Avian haemosporidian parasites are widespread and infect birds from a broad variety of
avian families with diverse consequences ranging from subclinical infections to severe and …

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 …

Illegal or poorly regulated wildlife trade may enhance parasite spread worldwide, leading to
pathogen outbreaks and the emergence of diseases affecting native wildlife, domestic …

Background Various haemosporidian parasites infect raptors, especially captive hosts who
may be more exposed. Diagnosis of threatening factors such as infectious diseases …