Molecular genetic diversity and bioinformatic analysis of Leucocytozoon sabrazesi based on the mitochondrial genes cytb, coxI and coxIII and co-infection of Plasmodium spp.

• Main Authors: Pornpiroon Nooroong, Amaya Watthanadirek, Sutthida Minsakorn, Napassorn Poolsawat, Witchuta Junsiri, Nitipon Srionrod, Siriphan Sangchuai, Runglawan Chawengkirttikul, Panat Anuracpreeda
• Other Authors: Siriraj Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine; Veterinary
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/73131
• Institution: Mahidol University

Leucocytozoon sabrazesi is an intracellular haemoprotozoan parasite responsible for leucocytozoonosis, which is transmitted by insect vectors and affects chickens in tropical and subtropical areas in many countries. It causes huge economic losses due to decreased meat and egg production. In the pres...