Electron microscopic studies on the development of Sarcocystis capracanis in experimentally infected goats. 1980

M Aryeetey, and H Mehlhorn, and A O Heydorn

On the 12th, 20th and 21st day after infecting goats orally with sporocysts of S. capracanis from the faeces of dogs which had been infected with raw meat containing Sarcocystis of naturally infected goats, mature schizonts were found in the cytoplasma of endothelial cells of the veins in the liver, spleen, kidney and brain. The nucleus of the young schizont increases markedly in size, forming several protrusions which tore away simultaneously giving rise to numerous merozoites. The schizonts were about 30 microns in size and retained their three-layered pellicle till the merozoites matured. After rupture the schizonts set the 6 microns long daughter cells free, which were distributed by means of the blood. Though degenerated schizonts were present in the brain, the cells around the parasitized cells showed no reaction. In muscles as well as in the brain the second phase of the asexual reproduction (cyst formation) took place. The merozoites first became spherical in parasitophorous vacuoles in parasitized cells. The unit membrane of the parasitophorous vacuole which formed the primary cyst wall developed protrusions which were mostly straight, giving the aspect of a thick, striated cyst wall. A secondary cyst wall was never formed according to light microscopical studies. In a single animal thin-walled cysts occurred, which probably belonged to a second Sarcocystis species. The protrusions of both cyst-types contained no filaments. Cyst maturation took about 1 month, so that on the 65th day p.i. numerous infectious, banana-shaped merozoites (15 microns long) were still present as well as some metrocytes (12 microns long) which were constantly reproducing by endodyogeny.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008854 Microscopy, Electron Microscopy using an electron beam, instead of light, to visualize the sample, thereby allowing much greater magnification. The interactions of ELECTRONS with specimens are used to provide information about the fine structure of that specimen. In TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY the reactions of the electrons that are transmitted through the specimen are imaged. In SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY an electron beam falls at a non-normal angle on the specimen and the image is derived from the reactions occurring above the plane of the specimen. Electron Microscopy
D004283 Dog Diseases Diseases of the domestic dog (Canis familiaris). This term does not include diseases of wild dogs, WOLVES; FOXES; and other Canidae for which the heading CARNIVORA is used. Canine Diseases,Canine Disease,Disease, Canine,Disease, Dog,Diseases, Canine,Diseases, Dog,Dog Disease
D004285 Dogs The domestic dog, Canis familiaris, comprising about 400 breeds, of the carnivore family CANIDAE. They are worldwide in distribution and live in association with people. (Walker's Mammals of the World, 5th ed, p1065) Canis familiaris,Dog
D005243 Feces Excrement from the INTESTINES, containing unabsorbed solids, waste products, secretions, and BACTERIA of the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.
D006041 Goats Any of numerous agile, hollow-horned RUMINANTS of the genus Capra, in the family Bovidae, closely related to the SHEEP. Capra,Capras,Goat
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

Related Publications

M Aryeetey, and H Mehlhorn, and A O Heydorn
September 1977, Zentralblatt fur Bakteriologie, Parasitenkunde, Infektionskrankheiten und Hygiene. Erste Abteilung Originale. Reihe A: Medizinische Mikrobiologie und Parasitologie,
M Aryeetey, and H Mehlhorn, and A O Heydorn
September 1978, Zentralblatt fur Bakteriologie, Parasitenkunde, Infektionskrankheiten und Hygiene. Erste Abteilung Originale. Reihe A: Medizinische Mikrobiologie und Parasitologie,
M Aryeetey, and H Mehlhorn, and A O Heydorn
May 1990, Veterinary parasitology,
M Aryeetey, and H Mehlhorn, and A O Heydorn
July 1982, Berliner und Munchener tierarztliche Wochenschrift,
M Aryeetey, and H Mehlhorn, and A O Heydorn
November 1984, The Journal of protozoology,
M Aryeetey, and H Mehlhorn, and A O Heydorn
March 1986, American journal of veterinary research,
M Aryeetey, and H Mehlhorn, and A O Heydorn
March 1986, American journal of veterinary research,
M Aryeetey, and H Mehlhorn, and A O Heydorn
January 1978, The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association,
M Aryeetey, and H Mehlhorn, and A O Heydorn
October 2013, Veterinary parasitology,
M Aryeetey, and H Mehlhorn, and A O Heydorn
December 1986, The Journal of parasitology,
Copied contents to your clipboard!