Background Haemoproteus is a sister genus to malaria parasites (Plasmodium), which both
belong to the order Haemosporida (Apicomplexa). Parasites of both genera are flourishing …

Microscopic eukaryotes are abundant, diverse and fill critical ecological roles across every
ecosystem on Earth, yet there is a well-recognized gap in understanding of their global …

Biogeographic patterns of parasite diversity are useful for determining how host–parasite
interactions can influence speciation. However, variation in methodologies and sampling …

Haemosporida is a large group of vector‐borne intracellular parasites that infect
amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. This group includes the different malaria …

Abstract Background Malaria parasites (genus Plasmodium) are widespread in birds. These
pathogens cause pathology of blood and various organs, often resulting in severe avian …

We evaluated the effects of Plasmodium relictum (lineage P-SGS1), which is a host
generalist, to five species of passerine birds. Light infection of P. relictum was isolated from a …

Accurate detection and identification are essential components for epidemiological,
ecological, and evolutionary surveys of avian haemosporidian parasites. Microscopy has …

Mixed infections of different species and genetic lineages of haemosporidian parasites
(Haemosporida) predominate in wildlife, and such infections are particularly virulent …

The effects of avian malaria parasites of the genus Plasmodium on their hosts are
insufficiently understood. This is particularly true for malarial co-infections, which …

Haemosporidian parasites in the genus Plasmodium were recently detected through
molecular screening in the Galapagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus). We summarized …