Sarcocystis

A genus of protozoa found in reptiles, birds, and mammals, including humans. This heteroxenous parasite produces muscle cysts in intermediate hosts such as domestic herbivores (cattle, sheep, pigs) and rodents. Final hosts are predators such as dogs, cats, and man.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): B01.043.075.189.250.750.750

MeSH Unique ID: D012522

Registry Number: txid5812

Entry Terms:

• Sarcocysti
• Sarcosporidia
• Sarcosporidias

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Organisms Category
Eukaryota
Alveolata
Apicomplexa
Coccidia
Eimeriida
Sarcocystidae
Sarcocystis