Plasmodium cephalophi
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Plasmodium cephalophi is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium subgenus Vinckeia.
Like all Plasmodium species P. cephalophi has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are mammals.
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[edit] Description
The parasite was first described by Bruce et al in 1913. [1]
[edit] Geographical occurrence
This species was described in Nyasaland, Africa - now Malawi.
[edit] Clinical features and host pathology
The parasite was found in the blood of two antelopes (Cephalophus grimmi).
The schizonts give rise to 8-12 merozoites. Mature merozoites measure 10 x 10 micrometres.
The merozoites are large measuring 3.5 by 4.0 micrometres.
The gametocytes are round and possess a number of darkly staining granules.
The infected erythrocytes are pale.
It is also known to infect the grey duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia) [2]
[edit] References
- link [1]
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