The probability of being infected with haemosporidian parasites increases with host age but is not affected by experimental testosterone elevation in a wild songbird
In vertebrates, disease susceptibility often varies with age. Older individuals may be more susceptible than younger individuals due to senescent declines in immune function. Alternatively, disease susceptibility may decrease with age if older individuals are more likely to have had prior exposures...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Avian Biology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1111/jav.02819 |