Haemosporidian infection and co-infection affect host survival and reproduction in wild populations of great tits.

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Title
Haemosporidian infection and co-infection affect host survival and reproduction in wild populations of great tits.
Journal
International Journal for Parasitology
Author(s)
Pigeault R., Cozzarolo C.S., Choquet R., Strehler M., Jenkins T., Delhaye J., Bovet L., Wassef J., Glaizot O., Christe P.
ISSN
1879-0135 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0020-7519
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2018
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
48
Number
14
Pages
1079-1087
Language
english
Abstract
Theoretical studies predict that parasitic infection may impact host longevity and ultimately modify the trade-off between reproduction and survival. Indeed, a host may adjust its energy allocation in current reproduction to balance the negative effects of parasitism on its survival prospects. However, very few empirical studies tested this prediction. Avian haemosporidian parasites provide an excellent opportunity to assess the influence of parasitic infection on both host survival and reproduction. They are represented by three main genera (Plasmodium, Haemoproteus and Leucocytozoon) and are highly prevalent in many bird populations. Here we provide the first known long-term field study (12 years) to explore the effects of haemosporidian parasite infection and co-infection on fitness in two populations of great tits (Parus major), using a multistate modeling framework. We found that while co-infection decreased survival probability, both infection and co-infection increased reproductive success. This study provides evidence that co-infections can be more virulent than single infections. It also provides support for the life-history theory which predicts that reproductive effort can be adjusted to balance one's fitness when survival prospects are challenged.
Keywords
Co-infection, Haemoproteus, Leucocytozoon, Life-history traits, Parus major, Plasmodium, Trade-offs
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