Exo-erythrocytic development of Leucocytozoon parasites (Haemosporida, Leucocytozoidae) in song thrushes Turdus philomelos DOI Creative Commons
Carolina Romeiro Fernandes Chagas, Mélanie Duc, Tanja Himmel

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International Journal for Parasitology Parasites and Wildlife, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22, P. 60 - 68

Published: Aug. 30, 2023

Leucocytozoon parasites (Haemosporida, Leucocytozoidae) are haemosporidians whose diversity, exo-erythrocytic development and potential vectors the least studied. The knowledge about their pathogenicity is fragmentary, resulting in an incomplete comprehension of impact these on avian hosts. For a long time, infections were considered benign to wild birds, even though they virulent poultry responsible for some bird population declines. This study aimed investigate presence species stages song thrushes Turdus philomelos using conventional histological techniques (sections stained by H&E) chromogenic situ hybridization (CISH). Tissues from ten birds (seven naturally infected three opportunistic samplings) examined both methods. Parasite lineages identified blood samples PCR-based techniques. meronts found five individuals (in four H&E staining protocol, CISH-treated sections). Meronts mainly kidneys, but also present lungs. It was possible observe different maturation same individual, indicating asynchronous development. Cytomeres readily visible developing meronts. One megalomeront-like structure close vessel heart. covered with prominent capsular-like wall. No inflammatory reaction or necrosis seen tissues surrounding structure. We could confirm transmission (lTUPHI14, lSTUR1 lTUPHI13) Europe, add evidence two Plasmodium lineages, including circumflexum (pTURDUS1), Haemoproteus asymmetricus (hTUPHI01). call further research better understand parasite

Language: Английский

Leucocytozoon cariamae n. sp. and Haemoproteus pulcher coinfection in Cariama cristata (Aves: Cariamiformes): first mitochondrial genome analysis and morphological description of a leucocytozoid in Brazil DOI Creative Commons

Lis Marques de Carvalho e Vieira,

Pedro Henrique O. Pereira,

Daniel Ambrózio da Rocha Vilela

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Parasitology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 150(14), P. 1296 - 1306

Published: Sept. 1, 2023

The distribution of avian haemosporidians the genus

Language: Английский

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Molecular survey and genetic diversity of Plasmodium sp. infesting domestic poultry in northeastern Thailand DOI Creative Commons
Wasupon Chatan, Khanchit Khemthong, Kittiya Akkharaphichet

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Journal of Veterinary Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 68(1), P. 101 - 108

Published: Feb. 28, 2024

Haemosporidian parasites are prevalent worldwide and can cause economic losses in poultry production. These arousing interest Thailand found many avian species. There is insufficient information on the genetic diversity of these alveolates from largest families - Plasmodidae, Haemoprotidae Leucocytozoidae specifically parasitising ducks, turkeys, geese.

Language: Английский

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A systematic review quantifying host feeding patterns ofCulicoidesspecies responsible for pathogen transmission DOI Creative Commons
Emma L. Fairbanks, Michael J. Tildesley, Janet M. Daly

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bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 26, 2024

Culicoides biting midges are significant vectors of various pathogens, impacting both human and animal health globally. Understanding their host feeding patterns is crucial for deepening our understanding disease transmission dynamics developing effective control strategies. While several studies have identified the sources blood meals in , a quantitative synthesis preferences factors influencing these behaviours lacking. A systematic literature search focused on gathering data (1) selection (2) preference. For reviewing we reporting identification meal individual . When preference comparing number caught or nearby different species at same location. Analysis revealed that some exhibit fixed preferences, consistently specific hosts such as cattle horses, while others display more opportunistic behaviours. Notable variations were observed across geographic regions. The findings indicate availability significantly influences patterns. This study highlights complexity midges, which has implications transmission. variability underscores need regional assessments to inform targeted vector

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of Leucocytozoon infection in domestic birds in Ghana DOI Creative Commons
Constance Agbemelo-Tsomafo, Samuel Adjei, Kwadwo Asamoah Kusi

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PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(11), P. e0294066 - e0294066

Published: Nov. 29, 2023

Leucocytozoon is a haemosporidian parasite known to cause leucocytozoonosis in domestic and wild birds most parts of the world. It an important pathogen, as some species can be pathogenic, especially birds. One factors affecting poultry health management worldwide parasitism. However, study parasites Ghana still lacking. This sought assess prevalence diversity Ghana. Blood samples were collected from Ghana's Bono Eastern regions screen for parasites. Thin blood smears prepared microscopy DNA was extracted whole kept ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) tubes PCR. Due large number samples, real-time PCR performed amplify conserved rDNA gene. Two different nested protocols on positive obtained results, partial region mitochondrial cytochrome b gene amplicons sequenced. Sequencing revealed six new lineages sp. recovered 976 individual these sequences deposited National Center Biotechnology Information (NCBI) GenBank. An overall 11.6% reported all sampled. The prevalent lineage LGHA146 (GenBank accession no. OM643346) (93.8%) found infecting 3 bird species, Gallus gallus, Meleagris gallopavo, Anas platyrhynchos. Phylogenetic analysis that nos. OM643342, OM643343, OM643344, OM643345, OM643346, OM643347), this closely related schoutedeni. We suggest further studies conducted evaluate effect general well-being

Language: Английский

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Editorial: Special Issue Avian Malaria DOI Creative Commons
Lisa Ranford‐Cartwright

Parasitology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 13

Published: Dec. 1, 2023

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Language: Английский

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Identificação de Leucocytozoon sp. em Mico rondoni (Sagüi-de-Rondônia) na Amazônia brasileira e seu sistema imune à infecção parasitárias: primeiro relato em primata-não-humano DOI Creative Commons

João Vitor Rocha Da Silva,

Laura Parente Teles,

Sabrina Saraiva dos Reis

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Contribuciones a las Ciencias Sociales, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(4), P. e5376 - e5376

Published: April 11, 2024

A presença de parasitos e as condições ambientais alteradas podem afetar a saúde dos primatas-não-humanos (PNHs). compreensão dessas mudanças pode contribuir para elaboração medidas conservação desses animais seu habitat. O objetivo foi identificar hemoparasitos estabelecer um parâmetro leucocitário saguis-de-Rondônia (Mico rondoni) presentes em dois remanescentes florestais antropizados. Foi conduzido estudo experimental que envolveu captura coleta sangue 14 indivíduos da espécie Mico rondoni, primatas pertencentes à família Callitrichidae, duas áreas consideradas urbana periurbana Porto Velho/RO. identificação parasitária análise parâmetros leucocitários, foram realizados partir lâmina histológica camada fina estendida, por microscopia óptica (coloração HE) nos aumentos 400 1.000X com suporte atlas parasitológico hematológico. Observou-se, similaridade morfológica, ocorrência do protozoário gênero Leucocytozoon sp. 100% das amostras analisadas. diferencial leucócitos indicou equivalente valores referência o mesmo e/ou já estudados outras localidades: neutrófilo 53%, eosinófilos 1%, basófilo 3%, linfócitos 33% monócitos 10%. Este aponta possível PNH urbanos periurbanos permitiu avaliar resposta imune rondoni ao meio vive endoparasitos, representando significativo reservatório zoonótico; trata-se uma endêmica estado Rondônia categorizada como vulnerável extinção tanto nível global nacional. Apresenta grande plasticidade ecológica, conseguindo sobreviver pequenos fragmentos impactados diversas atividades antrópicas proximidade humanos, é caso mesmos. Portanto, necessário vigilância epidemiológica potenciais zoonóticos, dentro abordagem única.

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First microscopic, pathological, epidemiological, and molecular investigation of Leucocytozoon (Apicomplexa: Haemosporida) parasites in Egyptian pigeons DOI Creative Commons
Ismail Elshahawy, Eman Sayed Mohammed, Amany Sayed Mawas

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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Aug. 7, 2024

is an intracellular blood parasite that affects various bird species globally and transmitted by blackfly vectors. This responsible for leucocytozoonosis, a disease results in significant economic losses due to reduced meat egg production. There limited knowledge about the epidemiological pattern of leucocytozoonosis its causative Egypt, particularly pigeons.

Language: Английский

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Insights from common buzzard broods on the interaction between Leucocytozoon infection, watercourse habitats and simuliid blackfly vectors DOI Creative Commons

Anja Wiegmann,

Andrea Springer, Meinolf Ottensmann

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International Journal for Parasitology Parasites and Wildlife, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25, P. 100978 - 100978

Published: Aug. 24, 2024

Blood parasites of the genus

Language: Английский

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Avian malaria in a feral-pet pigeon: a case report DOI Creative Commons
Gillian Muchaamba, Kannan Venugopal,

Bettina Gächter

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Malaria Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Oct. 2, 2024

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and local transmission of haemosporidian (Haemosporida) parasites in nestlings of birds of prey (Aves, Accipitriformes) in the temperate forests in Lithuania DOI Creative Commons
Dovilė Bukauskaitė, Carolina Romeiro Fernandes Chagas, Mélanie Duc

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International Journal for Parasitology Parasites and Wildlife, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25, P. 101013 - 101013

Published: Oct. 30, 2024

Language: Английский

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