| Literature DB >> 18283494 |
A D Mihalca1, K Racka, C Gherman, D T Ionescu.
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.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18283494 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-008-0912-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Parasitol Res ISSN: 0932-0113 Impact factor: 2.289