Baseline study of the morphological and genetic characteristics of Haemoproteus parasites in wild pigeons (Columba livia) from paddy fields in Thailand
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2023-08-01
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22132244
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2-s2.0-85159325146
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International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
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21
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153
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159
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SCOPUS
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International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife Vol.21 (2023) , 153-159
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Prompiram P., Mongkolphan C., Poltep K., Chunchob S., Sontigun N., Chareonviriyaphap T. 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 Vol.21 (2023) , 153-159. 159. doi:10.1016/j.ijppaw.2023.04.003 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/82817
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Baseline study of the morphological and genetic characteristics of Haemoproteus parasites in wild pigeons (Columba livia) from paddy fields in Thailand
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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.