Plasmodium cephalophi
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.
| Plasmodium cephalophi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Protista |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemosporida |
| Family: | Plasmodiidae |
| Genus: | Plasmodium |
| Species: | P. cephalophi |
| Binomial name | |
| Plasmodium cephalophi | |
Description
The parasite was first described by Bruce et al. in 1913.[1]
Geographical occurrence
This species was described in Nyasaland, Africa - now Malawi.
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]
References
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