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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"Blood--Parasites"”.
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The Incidence and Intensity of Haematozoa in the Common Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) of Western Washington
… was to determine the incidence and intensity of blood parasites in the common crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos). The following observations on the protozoan genera Haemoproteus, Leucocytozoon, Plasmodium and Trypanosoma with observations on the nematode group microfilaria, are based entirely on …
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Senescencia, parasitismo, inmunidad y éxito reproductor en el Avión Común (Delichon urbica Linneo 1758)
Breeding success of birds is affected by blood parasites infections, by influencing clutch size, or by producing an energetic cost in inmune response. Infection increases as a consecuence of inmunological deterioration with age. Yolk androgen allocation depends on female body condition.
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Detection of Babesia species in domestic and wild Southern African felids by means of DNA probes
… Babesia species in felids. These two parasites are morphologically similar when examined under a light microscope, but are serologically and genetically distinct. In this study the prevalence of these two Babesia species in various wild and domestic felid species was determined. A …
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Prevalence and drivers of blood parasitism in African penguins (Spheniscus demersus)
… threats include the impacts of arthropod-borne blood parasites on the health of penguin populations. While parasitism of wild penguins has been poorly studied, susceptibility to infection with blood protozoa is well established in a wide range of penguin species held in captivity. This thesis …
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Hematoza of Wood Ducks (Aix Sponsa) in Missouri
… 1990. Thirty seven (9.97%) harbored one or more blood parasites. Haemoproteus nettionis was the most common parasite, occurring in 36 (9.70%) of the birds. Leucocytozoon simondi was found in 2 (0.54%) and microfilaria occurred in 5 (1.35%) of the wood ducks that were examined. Prevalence data …
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Published papers
… with Dr J.E.L. Johnston). • 13. Notes on some Blood Parasites collected in Nigeria. • 14. A Note on Five Cases of Porocephaliasis in Man from Southern. Nigeria. (In collaboration with Dr J.E.L. Johnston) • 15. A Note on the Action of Common Salt on the Larvae of Stegomyia fasciata. • 16. On a …
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Analysis of FY Promoter and Hepatocystis Load in South African Vervet Monkeys (Chlorocebus Aethiops)
… and <em>Plasmodium</em>, related blood parasites, that enter the cell through a chemokine receptor, coded for by the Duffy antigen/receptor for chemokines in humans, and the FY*0 (FY Null) allele in the promoter of this gene results in the absence of this receptor on the exterior …
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Culicoides smulkiųjų mašalų (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) mitybos analizė /
Numerous important viruses and parasites for humans and animals are transmitted by Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). It is essential to comprehend the eating habits of hematophagous insects in order to comprehend the transmission mechanism of illnesses carried by vectors. The purpose of this …
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Studies of the Annual Cycle of the Swallow-Tailed Kite (<em>Elanoides forficatus</em>): Migration, Habitat Use, and Parasites
… Peninsula, range-wide habitat associations, and parasites. Because Cuba and the Yucatan Peninsula are situated along the migratory route after a long over-water crossing, they may be potentially important stopover sites. To examine this prediction, 29 satellite-tracked kites from the U.S. were …
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Protozoan, helminth and arthropod parasites of the gray squirrel in southwestern Virginia
… qualitative and quantitative survey of parasites of 176 gray squirrels. Sciurus carolinensis pennsylvanicus, Ord. 1815, was conducted from September, 1966, to July, 1969, in southwestern Virginia. Most of the hosts came from Montgomery County, some being taken also from Giles and Craig …
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Studies of the haematozoa of some birds of Northern California
… the Haemoproteus, Leucocytozoon, and Trypanosoma parasites of birds of North America.
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Biological Studies on Various Strains of Trypanosoma Avium
The purpose of this study was to further investigate avian trypanosomids, relative to the Magpie, Steller's Jay, and Sparrowhawk, and to initiate work for a newer aspect of trypanosome study; the effects of radiation upon trypanosome growth in vitro.