Interactions between parasites within the host: helminth infection reduces lice abundance in feral pigeons (Columba livia)
Aurélie Jeantet, Fabienne Audebert, Simon Agostini, Béatriz Decencière, Maxence Chéreau, Maïa Grasset, Pierre Fédérici, David Rozen‐Rechels, Julien Gasparini
This study shows that helminth infection in feral pigeons reduces lice abundance, suggesting inhibitory interactions between parasites, though the mechanism remains unclear.
bioRxiv · Feb 25, 2025 · PreprintEcology