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First Observations of Buzzards (Buteo) as Definitive Hosts of Sarcocystis Parasites Forming Cysts in the Brain Tissues of Rodents in Lithuania

Biology
Representatives of the genus Sarcocystis are worldwide distributed apicomplexan parasites characterised by two-host prey-predator relationships. Sarcocystis spp. produce sarcocysts in the muscles and brains of intermediate hosts and develop sporocysts in
Petras Prakas, Marius Jasiulionis, Tautvilė Šukytė, Evelina Juozaitytė-Ngugu, Vitalijus Stirkė, Linas Balčiauskas, Dalius Butkauskas   +6 more
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Identification and genetic characterization of Sarcocystis arctica and Sarcocystis lutrae in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from Baltic States and Spain

Parasites & Vectors, 2018
Background Typically, carnivores serve as definitive hosts for Sarcocystis spp. parasites; currently, their role as intermediate hosts is being elucidated.
Viktorija Kirillova, Petras Prakas, Rafael Calero-Bernal, Inese Gavarāne, José Luis Fernández-García, Manuel Martínez-González, Eglė Rudaitytė-Lukošienė, Miguel Ángel Habela Martínez-Estéllez, Dalius Butkauskas, Muza Kirjušina   +9 more
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First report of Sarcocystis spp. (Apicomplexa, Sarcocystidae) in Lagostomus maximus (Desmarest, 1917) (Rodentia, Chinchillidae) in Argentina

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2023
Sarcocystis is a genus of intracellular parasitic protozoa that infects various species of mammals, birds, and reptiles worldwide. At least 46 Sarcocystis species naturally infect rodents as intermediate hosts producing tissue cysts.
Victoria Canova, Elisa Helman, María del Rosario Robles, Agustín M. Abba, Gastón Moré   +4 more
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Dogs as sources and sentinels of parasites in humans and wildlife, northern Canada [PDF]

, 2008
A minimum of 11 genera of parasites, including 7 known or suspected to cause zoonoses, were detected in dogs in 2 northern Canadian communities. Dogs in remote settlements receive minimal veterinary care and may serve as sources and sentinels for ...
Salb, Amanda L., Barkema, H.W., Elkin, B.T., Thompson, R.C.A., Whiteside, D.P., Black, S.R., Dubey, J.P., Kutz, S.J.   +7 more
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Detection of Three Sarcocystis Species (Apicomplexa) in Blood Samples of the Bank Vole and Yellow-Necked Mouse from Lithuania

Life
The genus Sarcocystis is an abundant group of Apicomplexa parasites found in mammals, birds, and reptiles. These parasites are characterised by the formation of sarcocysts in the muscles of intermediate hosts and the development of sporocysts in the ...
Petras Prakas, Naglis Gudiškis, Neringa Kitrytė, Dovilė Laisvūnė Bagdonaitė, Laima Baltrūnaitė   +4 more
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The Role of Mustelids in the Transmission of Sarcocystis spp. Using Cattle as Intermediate Hosts

Animals, 2021
There is a lack of research on the role of mustelids in the transmission of various Sarcocystis spp. In the present study we tested the hypothesis that widespread mustelids in Lithuania could be involved in the transmission of Sarcocystis spp.
Petras Prakas, Linas Balčiauskas, Evelina Juozaitytė-Ngugu, Dalius Butkauskas   +3 more
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The Effectiveness of Postharvest Processing on Microbiological Safety of Game Meat—A Systematic Review

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT The rising global consumption of game meat has highlighted gaps in the management of biological hazards associated with its production and consumption, and the safety of processed game meat products remain insufficiently addressed. Therefore, there is a need for research evaluating the effectiveness of processing and preservation methods in ...
Naim Deniz Ayaz, Ali Aydin, Ewa Bilska‐Zając, Raffaella Branciari, Gunita Deksne, Vangelis Economou, Bożena Futoma‐Kołoch, Robert Głogowski, Eduarda Gomes Neves, Famke Jansen, Weronika Korpysa‐Dzirba, Andrea Lauková, Thomai Lazou, Guðný Rut Pálsdóttir, Maria Francesca Peruzy, Petras Prakas, David Ranucci, Rossana Roila, Mirosław Różycki, Selene Rubiola, Ioannis Sakaridis, Madalena Vieira‐Pinto   +21 more
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Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis—Presentation and progression

Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 38, Issue 3, Page 132-134, March 2026.
Summary Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) remains one of the most frequently diagnosed neurological disorders of horses in North America, caused primarily by Sarcocystis neurona and less commonly Neospora hughesi. The clinical presentation is highly variable due to multifocal involvement of both grey and white matter, with asymmetric ataxia and ...
S. Austin, S. Gray
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First Report of Sarcocystis Masoni in a Captive Alpaca (Vicugna Pacos) From China

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Background: Sarcocystosis is a parasitic disease caused by intracellular protozoan parasite of the genus Sarcocystis. Tissue samples of alpacas (n = 4) from Henan province (China) were screened for Sarcocystis spp.
Nan Jiang, Shilin Xin, Niuping Zhu, Liulu Yang, Wei Huang, Junjie Hu, Xiuhong Zhu, Yurong Yang   +7 more
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Human infections associated with wild birds. [PDF]

, 2008
IntroductionWild birds and especially migratory species can become long-distance vectors for a wide range of microorganisms. The objective of the current paper is to summarize available literature on pathogens causing human disease that have been ...
Bauchinger, Ulf, Falagas, Matthew E, Kelesidis, Iosif, Kelesidis, Theodoros, Tsiodras, Sotirios   +4 more
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