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These inclusions are compatible with ''Plasmodium sp''. gametocytes. Some strains of plasmodium are highly pathogenic resulting in a severe haemolytic anaemia (avian malaria).

These inclusions are compatible with ''Plasmodium sp''. gametocytes. Some strains of plasmodium are highly pathogenic resulting in a severe haemolytic anaemia (avian malaria).

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|l1=Malaria - Birds

|q2= How is this condition treated?

|q2= How is this condition treated?

|a2= Chloroquine phosphate immediately and at 6, 18 and 24 hours – and primaquine phosphate daily for 3 days – are used in combination to treat avian malaria.  

|a2= Chloroquine phosphate immediately and at 6, 18 and 24 hours – and primaquine phosphate daily for 3 days – are used in combination to treat avian malaria.  

Therefore, prevention by controlling the contact between birds and mosquito vectors is the best approach.

Therefore, prevention by controlling the contact between birds and mosquito vectors is the best approach.

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|l2=Malaria - Birds#Treatment

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