Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Prevalence and intensity of blood apicomplexan infections in reptiles from Romania.
- Journal:
- Parasitology research
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Mihalca, A D et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases
- Species:
- reptile
Abstract
In order to evaluate prevalence and intensity of apicomplexan hemoparasites in free-ranging reptiles from Romania, blood smears were collected from European pond turtles (Emys orbicularis), sand lizards (Lacerta agilis), and spur-thighed tortoises (Testudo graeca). All three host species were positive for blood parasites, with prevalence of infected individuals between 60.71% and 100% and variable intensity. Similarities and differences with other epidemiological data are discussed.
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