Baseline study of the morphological and genetic characteristics of Haemoproteus parasites in wild pigeons (Columba livia) from paddy fields in Thailand
Haemoproteus columbae is a common haemosporidian parasite of wild pigeons (Columba livia) reported worldwide. In Thailand, the wild pigeon population is increasing due to paddy field monoculture. However, there are limited reports on the presence of H. columbae in these pigeon populations. The aim o...
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| author | Phirom Prompiram Chalisa Mongkolphan Kanaporn Poltep Supatra Chunchob Narin Sontigun Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap |
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| description | Haemoproteus columbae is a common haemosporidian parasite of wild pigeons (Columba livia) reported worldwide. In Thailand, the wild pigeon population is increasing due to paddy field monoculture. However, there are limited reports on the presence of H. columbae in these pigeon populations. The aim of the study was to characterize H. columbae in wild pigeons. A total of 87 wild pigeons were examined using microscopic and molecular methods. Haemoproteus columbae was detected in approximately 27.6% of pigeons and their morphological characteristics were described. The partial cytochrome b (cyt b) gene sequence of H. columbae was then characterized into three common lineages (HAECOL1, COLIV03, and COQUI05). By highlighting the morphologic and genetic characteristics of H. columbae commonly found in this population of pigeons, this study provides essential regional knowledge about haemosporidian parasites that could benefit future taxonomic and phylogeographic studies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-132ac6a407e442dc9e8845760e90d21d2023-08-06T04:37:15ZengElsevierInternational Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife2213-22442023-08-0121153159Baseline study of the morphological and genetic characteristics of Haemoproteus parasites in wild pigeons (Columba livia) from paddy fields in ThailandPhirom Prompiram0Chalisa Mongkolphan1Kanaporn Poltep2Supatra Chunchob3Narin Sontigun4Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap5The Monitoring and Surveillance Center for Zoonotic Diseases in Wildlife and Exotic Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand; Corresponding author.The Monitoring and Surveillance Center for Zoonotic Diseases in Wildlife and Exotic Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, ThailandThe Monitoring and Surveillance Center for Zoonotic Diseases in Wildlife and Exotic Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, ThailandMahidol University, Division of Conservation Biology, School of Interdisciplinary Studies, Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi, 71150, ThailandAkkhraratchakumari Veterinary College, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80161, ThailandDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, ThailandHaemoproteus columbae is a common haemosporidian parasite of wild pigeons (Columba livia) reported worldwide. In Thailand, the wild pigeon population is increasing due to paddy field monoculture. However, there are limited reports on the presence of H. columbae in these pigeon populations. The aim of the study was to characterize H. columbae in wild pigeons. A total of 87 wild pigeons were examined using microscopic and molecular methods. Haemoproteus columbae was detected in approximately 27.6% of pigeons and their morphological characteristics were described. The partial cytochrome b (cyt b) gene sequence of H. columbae was then characterized into three common lineages (HAECOL1, COLIV03, and COQUI05). By highlighting the morphologic and genetic characteristics of H. columbae commonly found in this population of pigeons, this study provides essential regional knowledge about haemosporidian parasites that could benefit future taxonomic and phylogeographic studies.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224423000263Cytochrome b geneGenetic diversityHaemoproteus columbaeMolecular characterMorphological characterWild pigeon |
| spellingShingle | Phirom Prompiram Chalisa Mongkolphan Kanaporn Poltep Supatra Chunchob Narin Sontigun Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap Baseline study of the morphological and genetic characteristics of Haemoproteus parasites in wild pigeons (Columba livia) from paddy fields in Thailand International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife Cytochrome b gene Genetic diversity Haemoproteus columbae Molecular character Morphological character Wild pigeon |
| title | Baseline study of the morphological and genetic characteristics of Haemoproteus parasites in wild pigeons (Columba livia) from paddy fields in Thailand |
| title_full | Baseline study of the morphological and genetic characteristics of Haemoproteus parasites in wild pigeons (Columba livia) from paddy fields in Thailand |
| title_fullStr | Baseline study of the morphological and genetic characteristics of Haemoproteus parasites in wild pigeons (Columba livia) from paddy fields in Thailand |
| title_full_unstemmed | Baseline study of the morphological and genetic characteristics of Haemoproteus parasites in wild pigeons (Columba livia) from paddy fields in Thailand |
| title_short | Baseline study of the morphological and genetic characteristics of Haemoproteus parasites in wild pigeons (Columba livia) from paddy fields in Thailand |
| title_sort | baseline study of the morphological and genetic characteristics of haemoproteus parasites in wild pigeons columba livia from paddy fields in thailand |
| topic | Cytochrome b gene Genetic diversity Haemoproteus columbae Molecular character Morphological character Wild pigeon |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224423000263 |
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