Plasmodium vassali

Plasmodium vassali is currently (2007) considered to be a species of Hepatocystis rather than a species of Plasmodium.

The vertebrate hosts for this parasite are mammals.

Description
The parasite was first described by Laveran in 1905.

Clinical features and host pathology
The only known host is the yellow handed squirel (Sciurus griseimanus).