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Journal of Parasitic Diseases
Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases 3/2017

01-09-2017 | Original Article

Leucocytozoon spp. infection in Accipitriformes birds in Iran

Authors: Maryam Rassouli, Ghazaleh Aghazamani, Abbas Oliya Ardekani

Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases | Issue 3/2017

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Abstract

Leucocytozoon spp. (Haemosporida, Leucocytozoidae) are vector-borne parasites of various birds. Leucocytozoon can infect different reticuloendothelial tissues and blood cells of birds. In this study peripheral blood samples were collected from Accipitriformes birds [three marsh harriers (Circus aeruginosus) and one tawny eagle (Aquila rapax)] in one birds’ garden in Iran. Blood films were observed for identification of hemoparasites. All samples were infected by different Leucocytozoon species. All of the observed species were first reported in Iran in Accipitriformes birds which one of them was described as a new species.
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Metadata
Title
Leucocytozoon spp. infection in Accipitriformes birds in Iran
Authors
Maryam Rassouli
Ghazaleh Aghazamani
Abbas Oliya Ardekani
Publication date
01-09-2017
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Journal of Parasitic Diseases / Issue 3/2017
Print ISSN: 0971-7196
Electronic ISSN: 0975-0703
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-016-0870-6

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