Sarcocystis capracanis-associated encephalitis in sheep.
2013
J P Dubey, and
B M Rosenthal
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008297
Male
Males
D005260
Female
Females
D000818
Animals
Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.
Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D012522
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.
Sarcosporidia,Sarcocysti,Sarcosporidias
D012523
Sarcocystosis
Infection of the striated muscle of mammals by parasites of the genus SARCOCYSTIS. Disease symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, and paralysis are produced by sarcocystin, a toxin produced by the organism.
Sarcosporidiosis,Sarcocystoses,Sarcosporidioses
D012757
Sheep Diseases
Diseases of domestic and mountain sheep of the genus Ovis.