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Diversity and prevalence of Leucocytozoon in black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) of Thailand.
Parasites & vectors - 19 Nov 2024
Jumpato Waraporn, Wannasingha Wannachai, Jaroenchaiwattanachote Chavanut, Mintara Ronnalit, Wongpakam Komgrit, Adler Peter H, Pramual Pairot
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BACKGROUND: Leucocytozoonosis, a parasitic disease of birds, is caused by haemosporidian protozoan parasites of the genus Leucocytozoon, which infect diverse avian species, including poultry. These parasites are transmitted by several black fly species, but knowledge of the factors determining the diversity and prevalence in these vectors, which is crucial for fully understanding disease epidemiology, is largely...
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