Plasmodium_capistrani

<i>Plasmodium capistrani</i>

Plasmodium capistrani

Species of single-celled organism

Plasmodium capistrani is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.

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Like all Plasmodium species P. capistrani has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are birds.

Description

The parasite was first described by Russell in 1932.[1]

Geographical occurrence

This species is found in the Philippines.

Clinical features and host pathology

The hosts for this parasite include the painted quail Excalfactoria lineata.

References

  1. [1]
    Russell PF (1932) Avian malaria studies, V. Plasmodium capistrani sp. nov., an avian malaria parasite in the Philippines. Philipp J. Sci. 48:269-289
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