Haemoproteus: Parasite Morphology, Vectors, and Pathogenesis
Investigate the life cycle and characteristics of Haemoproteus, a parasite affecting birds like pigeons and turkeys. Learn about its morphology, transmission vectors, and potential symptoms of infection, such as anemia and liver enlargement. Dive into the intricacies of this avian parasite for a comprehensive understanding.
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Bihar Animal Sciences University | Haemoproteus Dr. AJIT KUMAR Dr. AJIT KUMAR HoD HoD Department of Veterinary Parasitology Department of Veterinary Parasitology Bihar Veterinary College Bihar Veterinary College Bihar Animal Sciences University Bihar Animal Sciences University Patna Patna- -800014 800014 Image source: Google image
Family: Family: Plasmodiidae Plasmodiidae o Heteroxenous parasites. o Schizogony occurs in vertebrates and gametogony and invertebrates. sporogony in o Pigment ( (haemozoin in the host cell except Leucocytozoon spp. haemozoin) ) is usually formed o Genus : Haemoproteus, Leucocytozoon and Plasmodium)
Haemoproteus Haemoproteus Definitive hosts: Haemoproteuscolumba affects pigeon and dove whereas Haemoproteus meleagridis found in turkeys. Image source: Google image
Haemoproteus Haemoproteus Vector : Hippoboscid fly i.e. Pseudolynchia canariensis Pseudolynchia maura. or Image source: Google image
Haemoproteus Haemoproteus Morphology : o Gaemetocyte : Gametocyte is elongate, crescent shaped found inside the RBC which partially encircle the nucleus of RBC in the form of halter. Image source: Google image
Haemoproteus Haemoproteus
Haemoproteus Haemoproteus Morphology : o Infective stage : sporozoites which form containing 15 unpigmented cytomeres cytomeres. schizonts or more uninucleated uninucleated
Life-cycle of Haemoproteus Image source: Google image
Haemoproteus Haemoproteus Pathogenesis and Symptoms: o Infection is usually symptomless but in heavy infection, affected bird may appear restless, anorexia, anaemia, enlarged liver and spleen etc.
Haemoproteus Haemoproteus Diagnosis:- o By demonstration of halter shaped gametocytes inside the RBCs in stained blood smear. Image source: Google image
Haemoproteus Haemoproteus Treatment: o Antimalarial drug like primaquine etc. are useful.
Haemoproteus Haemoproteus Control: oTreatment of infected birds. o By controlling vector i.e. Pseudolynchia flies by spraying insecticide
