Rodent malaria parasites detected in the invasive Rattus rattus in Gabon

Rodent malaria parasites detected in the invasive Rattus rattus in Gabon

Invasive species are increasingly recognized for their role in reshaping host–parasite dynamics. This study reports the first molecular detection of Plasmodium yoelii in the invasive black rat (Rattus rattus) in Gabon, based on a systematic molecular screening of 527 rodents captured in rural villag...

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Main Authors: Clark Mbou-Boutambe, Larson Boundenga, Fanny Degrugillier, Philippe Gauthier, Céline Arnathau, Ana Rivero, Laurent Granjon, Virginie Rougeron, Franck Prugnolle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-08-01
Series:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Subjects:
Black rat
Plasmodium yoelii
Invasive species
Rural areas
Gabon
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221322442500077X
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