Avian Malaria in Penguins: Diagnostics and Future Direction in the Context of Climate Change
Avian malaria is caused by infection with haemoprotozoa of the genus <i>Plasmodium</i>. Infection is endemic in large parts of the world and is typically subclinical in birds that are native to these regions. Several penguin species have evolved in non-endemic regions without the selecti...
Main Authors: | Kate Ings, Daniela Denk |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/5/600 |
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