Avian malaria

🧬 AI profile — grown from 6ic coverage Avian malaria is a type of malaria parasite that affects birds, caused by the Plasmodium relictum parasite. It is typically transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, and in the recent UK study, mosquitoes were found to be potential vectors of avian malaria, suggesting a potential new pathway for parasite transmission. This discovery expands our understanding of avian malaria's ecology and potential impact on bird populations.