Plasmodium capistrani
Plasmodium capistrani is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.
Like all Plasmodium species P. capistrani has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are birds.
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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
- ↑ 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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