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This is a Animal Study study (also classified as: In Vitro Study, Observational).

August 18, 2025Integrative Zoology

Treasure Chest in the Taxonomic Collection: Molecular Characterization and Redescription of Haemoproteus handai, with Insights into the Phylogenetic Relationship of Haemosporidian Parasites of Parrots (Psittaciformes)

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MDMélanie DucNature Research Centre TITatjana A. IezhovaNature Research Centre GVGediminas ValkiūnasNature Research Centre

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Molecular characterization reveals insights into the phylogenetic relationship of haemosporidian parasites in parrots, suggesting distinct disease patterns.

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Molecular characterization identified a new cytochrome b lineage attributed to haemoproteus handai, revealing potential disease connections.
Tissue stages of haemoproteus handai were found in the pectoral muscles, heart, and tongue of a blossom-headed parakeet.
The study utilized blood smears, histological preparations, and PCR tests for in-depth analysis of the avian parasite.
Further research is essential to clarify the development patterns of haemoproteus species and their host specificity in parrots.

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Duc et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af453aad7bf08b1ead2878 https://doi.org/10.1111/1749-4877.13023

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Molecular characterization reveals insights into the phylogenetic relationship of haemosporidian parasites in parrots, suggesting distinct disease patterns.

Treasure Chest in the Taxonomic Collection: Molecular Characterization and Redescription of Haemoproteus handai, with Insights into the Phylogenetic Relationship of Haemosporidian Parasites of Parrots (Psittaciformes)

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Treasure Chest in the Taxonomic Collection: Molecular Characterization and Redescription of Haemoproteus handai, with Insights into the Phylogenetic Relationship of Haemosporidian Parasites of Parrots (Psittaciformes)

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