Bugs in the Blood: The Rise of Blood Parasites in Raptors

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  • Lori R. Arent The Raptor Center University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v26.142

Keywords:

Avian malaria, babesiosis, blood parasite, raptor

Abstract

Two blood parasite diseases, avian malaria and babesiosis, are increasing in prevalence in raptor species. Avian malaria, the more commonly reported of the two, is documented as deadly; the severity of babesiosis is currently unknown. Routine evaluation of blood smears is critical to diagnosing these diseases so that appropriate treatment can be initiated and unexpected mortalities prevented.

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Author Biography

Lori R. Arent, The Raptor Center University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine

Lori Arent is Clinic Manager at The Raptor Center. She has an MS in Veterinary Biology from the University of MN and is a master falconer.

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Published

2008-06-30

How to Cite

Arent, L. (2008). Bugs in the Blood: The Rise of Blood Parasites in Raptors. Wildlife Rehabilitation Bulletin, 26(1), 38–40. https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v26.142

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Vol. 26 No. 1 (2008)

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