Avian haemosporidian diversity and transmission across birds and mosquitoes in Botswana

Key Points

• Diversity of haemosporidians is significant in both bird and mosquito populations, indicating complex transmission dynamics across species.
• Key findings illustrate that certain birds serve as primary hosts while mosquitoes facilitate the spread of these parasites.
• Assessment using molecular techniques allows for detailed mapping of haemosporidian transmission across various habitats in Botswana.
• Results have important implications for understanding avian health and the role of mosquitoes in pathogen transmission.