Avian Malaria

A blood protozoal disease of poultry caused by several species of Plasmodium and transmitted by mosquitoes. The disease is usually subacute or chronic but may become acute during high parasitemia.

Clinical signs

5

Bird species

2

Clinical Signs

General Systemic Signs

Anemia Paralysis Splenomegaly Specific Hepatomegaly Specific Fluctuating body temperature

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Affected species

Turkey Susceptibility: moderate
Chicken Primary host Susceptibility: high

Associated Microorganisms

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