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Preferred term

Sarcocystis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Sarcosporidia
  • txid5812

In other languages

  • French

  • Sarcosporidia
  • Sarcosporidies
  • txid5812

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-C5VG1GVC-4

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