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Plasmodium agamae is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium, subgenus Sauramoeba. Like all Plasmodium species it has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate host is the rainbow lizard Agama agama. The vectors are Lutzomyia or Culicoides species.
| Plasmodium agamae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Protista |
| Phylum: | Apicomplexa |
| Class: | Aconoidasida |
| Order: | Haemosporida |
| Family: | Plasmodiidae |
| Genus: | Plasmodium |
| Species: | P. agamae |
| Binomial name | |
| Plasmodium agamae | |
Description
This species was decribed by Wenyon in 1909.
The schizonts produce 8 merozoites.
Geographical distribution
Much of Africa.
Clinical features and pathological findings
Infection with P. agamae induces anaemia in its host which in turn reduces running stamina. Infection with P. agamae alone does not reduce the number of eggs laid by the females but simultaneous coinfection with P. giganteum may result in a reduction in the clutch size by two thirds.
Fever occurs but is irregular.
External links
- Images
- Notes on its virulence