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Plasmodium capistrani

Plasmodium capistrani is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.

Like all Plasmodium species P. capistrani has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are birds.

Description

The parasite was first described by Russell in 1932.

Geographical occurrence

This species is found in the Philippines.

Clinical features and host pathology

The hosts for this parasite include the painted quail Excalfactoria lineata.

References