Avian Hemoparasites Causing Disease in Poultry
Protozoan Genus | Major Host | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
Haemoproteus | ||
H lophortyx | Quail | North America |
H meleagridis | Turkey | North America |
Leucocytozoon | ||
L smithi | Turkey | North America, Europe |
L caulleryi, | Chicken | Southeast Asia |
L sabrazesi, | Chicken | Southeast Asia |
L schoutedeni | Chicken | East Africa |
L simondi | Waterfowl | North America, Europe, Asia |
Plasmodium | ||
P gallinaceum | Chicken | Asia, Africa |
P juxtanucleare | Chicken, turkey | Asia, Africa, South America |
P durae | Turkey | Africa |