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 …
A new one-step multiplex PCR assay for simultaneous detection and identification of avian haemosporidian parasites
Accurate detection and identification are essential components for epidemiological,
ecological, and evolutionary surveys of avian haemosporidian parasites. Microscopy has …
ecological, and evolutionary surveys of avian haemosporidian parasites. Microscopy has …
Explaining prevalence, diversity and host specificity in a community of avian haemosporidian parasites
Many hypotheses attempt to explain parasite–host associations, but rarely are they
examined together in a single community. For hosts, key traits are the proportion of infected …
examined together in a single community. For hosts, key traits are the proportion of infected …
Effect of deforestation on prevalence of avian haemosporidian parasites and mosquito abundance in a tropical rainforest of Cameroon
MA Tchoumbou, MPA Mayi, ENF Malange… - International journal for …, 2020 - Elsevier
Habitat change caused by deforestation can modify the interactions of many biotic and
abiotic factors, and in turn influence patterns of diseases in wild birds. Whether deforestation …
abiotic factors, and in turn influence patterns of diseases in wild birds. Whether deforestation …
Host species, and not environment, predicts variation in blood parasite prevalence, distribution, and diversity along a humidity gradient in northern South America
Environmental factors strongly influence the ecology and evolution of vector‐borne
infectious diseases. However, our understanding of the influence of climatic variation on …
infectious diseases. However, our understanding of the influence of climatic variation on …
Host-parasite interaction explains variation in the prevalence of avian haemosporidians at the community level
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 …
communities can also influence parasitism. Understanding the dual nature from host …
Prevalence and genetic diversity of avian haemosporidian parasites at an intersection point of bird migration routes: Sultan Marshes National Park, Turkey
Avian haemosporidians (Haemosporida) represent a globally distributed, species-rich
multiparasite-multihost host-parasite system. Each year, many of these parasite lineages are …
multiparasite-multihost host-parasite system. Each year, many of these parasite lineages are …
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 …
Avian malaria, body condition, and blood parameters in four species of songbirds
C Granthon, DA Williams - The Wilson Journal of …, 2017 - meridian.allenpress.com
Avian malaria is a common disease in songbirds, caused by protozoa in the genera
Plasmodium, Haemoproteus, and Leucocytozoon. These parasites can negatively impact …
Plasmodium, Haemoproteus, and Leucocytozoon. These parasites can negatively impact …
High fidelity defines the temporal consistency of host-parasite interactions in a tropical coastal ecosystem
Host-parasite interactions represent a selective force that may reduce hosts' lifespan, their
reproductive success and survival. Environmental conditions can affect host-parasite …
reproductive success and survival. Environmental conditions can affect host-parasite …