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Disease Dynamics of Avian Malaria in Hawai‘i Following Multiple Vector IntroductionsPIERC Project Leader: Carter Atkinson,Ph.D. |
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Objectives: Determine identity, origin and evolutionary behavior of Plasmodium relictum Determine extent of introgression in the vector, Culex mosquitoes Determine whether different vector genotypes vary in transmitting parasite |
| Accomplishments: Obtained DNA from museum samples of P. relictumfrom around the world Developed PCR primers for investigating genetic diversity and phylogeny |
Significance: Provide new insights into how the pathogen and vector are interacting and evolving Provide information that may explain anomalies in current system |
U.S. Department of the Interior |
U.S. Geological Survey
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