Keys to the avian malaria parasites

Abstract Background Malaria parasites (genus Plasmodium) are widespread in birds. These pathogens cause pathology of blood and various organs, often resulting in severe avian malaria. Numerous recent studies have reported DNA sequences of avian malaria parasites, indicating rich genetic diversity an...

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Main Authors: Gediminas Valkiūnas, Tatjana A. Iezhova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2359-5