Plasmodium relictum MSP-1 capture antigen-based ELISA for detection of avian malaria antibodies in African penguins (Spheniscus demersus)

Avian malaria, caused by Plasmodium spp. and transmitted by mosquitos, is a leading cause of mortality of captive penguins. Antimalarial drugs are currently used to control infections in penguins. However, the effectiveness of treatment reduces significantly by the time the clinical signs appear, wh...

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Main Authors: Xuejin Zhang, Siobhan N.A. Meadows, Tori Martin, Alex Doran, Rachel Angles, Samantha Sander, Ellen Bronson, William H. Witola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-12-01
Series:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224422000773