Hepatocystis carpenteri explained

Hepatocystis carpenteri is a species of parasitic protozoa.^[1] They are transmitted by flies of the genus Culicoides and infect mammals.

Taxonomy

This species was described by Miltgen et al. in 1980.

Distribution

This species is found in Gabon.

Description

The intrahepatic schizonts (maximum 900um450um) are larger than those of other species and the cyst wall has a spongy appearance which appears to be unique.

It must be distinguished from Hepatocystis epomophori and Hepatocystis brosseti.

Hosts

This species is known to infect the hammer-headed bat (Hypsignathus monstrosus).

Notes and References

1. Miltgen . F. . I. . Landau . J. . Bradbury . 1980 . Hepatocystis d' Hypsignathus monstrosus (Pteropinae) au Gabon. II. Description d' Hepatocystis carpenteri n. sp. . Annales de Parasitologie Humaine et Comparée . 55 . 5 . 485–490 . 0003-4150 . 10.1051/parasite/1980555485 . 6784655. free .