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First record and molecular diversity of haemosporidian parasites in Sula leucogaster (Boddaert, 1783) from the southeastern Brazilian coast.
Parasitology research - 30 Oct 2024
Baptista Michelle Noronha da Matta, Jardim Talys Henrique Assumpção, Guimarães Andresa, Ferreira Carolina Demetrio, Mancini Patrícia Luciano, da Silva Nelson Meireles, Santos Huarrisson Azevedo, Dias Roberto Júnio Pedroso
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Avian haemosporidian parasites are protozoans transmitted by vectors, belonging to the genera Plasmodium, Haemoproteus, and Leucocytozoon, capable of infecting various bird species. The prevalence of these parasites varies depending on factors such as the habitat and geographical location of the host and vector, as well as across different bird groups. Seabirds typically exhibit low infection rates due to the...
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