Other blood parasites (Haemoproteus/Plasmodium/Leucocytozoon) in falcons

Cause: Haemoproteus spp., Plasmodium spp. (avian malaria), Leucocytozoon spp. · Type: Protozoal

Other names: Avian malaria، Blood parasite

Symptoms

• Often no signs
• Anaemia and weakness with severe infection or stress

Diagnosis

Blood smear / PCR.

Treatment

Antimalarials as the vet directs.

Prevention

Control of mosquitoes and blood-sucking flies, check imported birds.

Season

Vector season

Treatment and doses are decided by an avian vet after an exam; Zajel does not publish doses.