Plasmodium lophurae is a parasite of the genus Plasmodium subgenus Giovannolaia.
Description
The parasite was first described by Coggeshall in 1938 after being isolated from chickens. Adult chickens demonstrate resistance to this parasite. == Distribution ==
Distribution
P. lophurae was discovered in Sri Lanka and is endemic to the Southeast Asia region. == Description ==
Description
P. lophurae can be isolated from a blood smear. == References ==