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Plasmodium tumbayaensis is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium.
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Like all Plasmodium species P. tumbayaensis has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are birds.
Description
The parasite was first described by Mazza and Fiora in 1930.
Clinical features and host pathology
The only known host of this species is the thrush Planethicus anthracinus.
References
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