Plasmodium vautieri
Plasmodium vautieri is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium subgenus Lacertamoeba.
Like all Plasmodium species P. vautieri has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are reptiles.
| Plasmodium vautieri | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Protista |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemosporida |
| Family: | Plasmodiidae |
| Genus: | Plasmodium |
| Species: | P. vautieri |
| Binomial name | |
| Plasmodium vautieri | |
Description
The parasite was first described by Pessoa and de Blasi in 1973.[1]
The meronts give rise to 10-20 merozoites arranged in a rosette.
The meronts meausure 4.8 - 7.5 x 3.5 - 6.0 microns.
Pigment granules are occur either as a central mass or at the edge of the cell.
The gametocytes are ovoid. There is no apparent difference between the male and female gametocytes.
The gametocytes measure 5.0 - 7.5 x 3.0 - 4.0
Geographical occurrence
This species is found in Brazil, South America.
Clinical features and host pathology
The only known host is the lizard Urostrophus vautieri.
References
- ↑ Pessoa SB & de Biasi P(1973) Plasmódio de uma lagartixa Urostrophus vautieri D. & B. (Sauria, Iguanidae). Memórias do Instituto Butantan 37: 309
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