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Spatial distribution, prevalence and diversity of haemosporidians in the rufous-collared sparrow, Zonotrichia capensis.

Daniela DoussangDaniel González-AcuñaLuis Gonzalo Torres-FuentesStephen C LougheedRute Beatriz Clemente-CarvalhoKian Connelly GreeneJuliana A Vianna
Published in: Parasites & vectors (2019)
Parasite lineages showed a phylogeographical boundary coincident with the Andes Mountains, although we also observed a north-south disjunction in Peru for Haemoproteus. Haemosporidian distribution was not homogeneous but differed based on latitude and altitude. This is most probably due to environmental factors that have influenced both vector distribution and abundance, as well as parasite development. Our study provides key insights on the distribution of haemoparasite lineages and parasite dynamics within hosts.
Keyphrases
  • plasmodium falciparum
  • toxoplasma gondii
  • trypanosoma cruzi
  • life cycle
  • microbial community
  • wastewater treatment