Plasmodium dissanaikei

Plasmodium dissanaikei is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium subgenus Giovannolaia.

Like all Plasmodium species P. dissanaikei has both vertebrate and insect hosts. The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are birds.

Description
The parasite was first described by Jong in 1971. On morphological grounds it is related to Plasmodium durae.

Geographical occurrence
This species is found in Sri Lanka (Ceylon).

Clinical features and host pathology
Hosts of this species include the Ross-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri manillensis) and species from the Columbidae - pigeons and doves.