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 …

Avian haemosporidian parasites are a closely related group of apicomplexan parasites with
important similarities in their life cycles, development, physiology, and reproduction. Current …

The distribution of avian haemosporidians of the genus Leucocytozoon in the Neotropics
remains poorly understood. Recent studies confirmed their presence in the region using …

Abstract Species of Haemoproteus (Haemosporida, Haemoproteidae) are widespread and
often prevalent blood parasites of birds all over the word. They are particularly diverse in …

Haemosporidians are a widespread group of blood parasites transmitted by vectors. Despite
their relevance for bird conservation, few studies have been conducted in the Amazonia and …

Background Blood parasites of the genus Haemoproteus Kruse, 1890 are cosmopolitan,
might be responsible for mortality in non-adapted birds, and often kill blood-sucking insects …

Avian Plasmodium parasites can be pathogenic to their vertebrate hosts. Although cases of
anemia are frequently reported in parasitized birds, the potential damage caused by the …

Avian haemosporidian from the genera Haemoproteus and Plasmodium are a diverse and
widely distributed group of vector-borne blood parasites. These parasites can have negative …

The Haemosporida order is a well-supported clade of heteroxenous parasites transmitted by
dipteran insects and frequently found parasitizing wild birds. These parasites have already …