Hepatocystis vassali explained

Hepatocystis vassali is a species of parasitic protozoa that infect mammals.[1]

Taxonomy

The parasite was first described by Laveran in 1905.

Hosts

The only known host is the red-bellied squirrel (Callosciurus flavimanus).

Notes and References

  1. Hematozoa from Mammals of South Vietnam . P.F.D. Van Peenen . Harry Hoogstraal . J.F. Duncan . P.F. Ryan . 11 August 1968 . The Journal of Protozoology . 15 . 3 . 10.1111/j.1550-7408.1968.tb02180.x . 608–614 . 4973752 .