Comparative Analysis of the Exo-Erythrocytic Development of Five Lineages of <i>Haemoproteus majoris</i>, a Common Haemosporidian Parasite of European Passeriform Birds.

ABSTRACT: Haemoproteus parasites (Apicomplexa, Haemosporida) are widespread pathogens of birds, with a rich genetic (about 1900 lineages) and morphospecies (178 species) diversity. Nonetheless, their life cycles are poorly understood. The exo-erythrocytic stages of three Haemoproteus majoris (widespread generalist parasite) lineages have been previously reported, each in a different bird species. We aimed to further study and compare the development of five H. majoris lineages-hCCF5, hCWT4, hPARUS1, hPHSIB1, and hWW2-in a wider selection of natural avian hosts. A total of 42 individuals belonging to 14 bird species were sampled. Morphospecies and parasitemia were determined by microscopy of blood films, lineages by DNA-barcoding a 478 bp section of the cytochrome b gene,

SUBMITTER: Duc M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10386383 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature