[Serological studies on Sarcocystis in man and rats (author's transl)]. 1976

M E Aryeetey, and G Piekarski

During a study of sarcosporidiosis in man, rats too were fed on meat infected with Sarcocystis tenella and A. fusiformis. Further investigations were made on the antigen relationship between Sarcocystis and Toxoplasma using 50 mice infected with Toxoplasma. The results are as follows: 1. 18-39 days after eating raw minced meat (beef) containing Sarcocystis fusiformis, 5 (=41,7%) out of 12 people excreted sporulated sporocysts of the species Isospora hominis in the faeces. 2. Excretion of sporocysts lasted for 9-179 days without reinfection. None of the above mentioned people showed any clinical symptoms. 3. There was no manifestation of immunity as the excretion of sporocysts which had reduced in number intensified again after repeated administration of similar raw minced meat. 4. Oral administration of Sarcocystis as antigen leads to the production of antibodies which could be detected with the indirect immunofluorescent test (IIFT). These antibodies are common among adults but could be detected in children after 6 months of age. 5. Sarcocystis antibodies produced in rats after ingestion of fresh raw S. tenella-infected meat could be detected with the help of the IIFT in their sera for several months. 6. The indirect immunofluorescent test is reliable in detecting Sarcocystis infection. 7. No cross-reaction between Sarcocystis and Toxoplasma was detected in either the human sera or in the experimentally Sarcocystis-infected rats and Toxoplasma-infected mice. 8. Parasites lose their capability to function as antigen when subjected to heat or cold because rats fed on frozen or cooked S. tenella-infected mutton did not produce antibodies compared to those fed on fresh raw infected mutton. 9. Sera of rats fed on different types of sausages reacted negative with Sarcocystis antigen.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008460 Meat The edible portions of any animal used for food including cattle, swine, goats/sheep, poultry, fish, shellfish, and game. Meats
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D003429 Cross Reactions Serological reactions in which an antiserum against one antigen reacts with a non-identical but closely related antigen. Cross Reaction,Reaction, Cross,Reactions, Cross
D005455 Fluorescent Antibody Technique Test for tissue antigen using either a direct method, by conjugation of antibody with fluorescent dye (FLUORESCENT ANTIBODY TECHNIQUE, DIRECT) or an indirect method, by formation of antigen-antibody complex which is then labeled with fluorescein-conjugated anti-immunoglobulin antibody (FLUORESCENT ANTIBODY TECHNIQUE, INDIRECT). The tissue is then examined by fluorescence microscopy. Antinuclear Antibody Test, Fluorescent,Coon's Technique,Fluorescent Antinuclear Antibody Test,Fluorescent Protein Tracing,Immunofluorescence Technique,Coon's Technic,Fluorescent Antibody Technic,Immunofluorescence,Immunofluorescence Technic,Antibody Technic, Fluorescent,Antibody Technics, Fluorescent,Antibody Technique, Fluorescent,Antibody Techniques, Fluorescent,Coon Technic,Coon Technique,Coons Technic,Coons Technique,Fluorescent Antibody Technics,Fluorescent Antibody Techniques,Fluorescent Protein Tracings,Immunofluorescence Technics,Immunofluorescence Techniques,Protein Tracing, Fluorescent,Protein Tracings, Fluorescent,Technic, Coon's,Technic, Fluorescent Antibody,Technic, Immunofluorescence,Technics, Fluorescent Antibody,Technics, Immunofluorescence,Technique, Coon's,Technique, Fluorescent Antibody,Technique, Immunofluorescence,Techniques, Fluorescent Antibody,Techniques, Immunofluorescence,Tracing, Fluorescent Protein,Tracings, Fluorescent Protein
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
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
D012698 Serologic Tests Diagnostic procedures involving immunoglobulin reactions. Serodiagnosis,Serologic Test,Serological Tests,Test, Serologic,Tests, Serologic,Serodiagnoses,Serological Test,Test, Serological,Tests, Serological

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