Treatment of avian malaria in captive African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) by the combination of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride

Treatment of avian malaria in captive African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) by the combination of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride

Avian malaria, a vector-borne disease caused by Plasmodium spp., poses significant threats to various bird populations, particularly captive penguins like the endangered African penguin (Spheniscus demersus). Penguins, originating from regions with low malaria prevalence, are highly susceptible when...

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Main Authors: Rossella Samarelli, Nicola Pugliese, Medhat Saleh, Michela Prioletti, Rossana Cordon, Paolo Cavicchio, Dalila Salierno, Giuseppe Crescenzo, Elena Circella, Antonio Camarda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine
Subjects:
Avian malaria
atovaquone
proguanil hydrochloride
Plasmodium
African penguins
zoological garden
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23144599.2025.2460919
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