Molecular and morphological characterization of three new species of avian Onchocercidae (Nematoda) with emphasis on circulating microfilariae.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Blood parasites have been the subject of much research, with numerous reports of the presence of microfilariae in the peripheral blood (circulating microfilariae) of birds belonging to many orders. Current limitations in molecular characterization methods and species identification using morphological characters of circulating microfilariae are major obstacles to improving our understanding the biology of Filarioidea species, particularly in wildlife. The aim of this study was to partially fill these gaps, with particular emphasis on morphological features of microfilariae, which are the most readily accessible stages of these pathogens.

Methods

Peripheral blood samples of 206 birds belonging to genera Acrocephalus (five species) and Sylvia (five species) were exa

SUBMITTER: Binkiene R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7934436 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature