Coultous, R. M., Raftery, A. G. , Shiels, B. R. , Sutton, D. G.M. and Weir, W. (2017) Molecular confirmation of Sarcocystis fayeri in a donkey. Veterinary Parasitology, 240, pp. 30-33. (doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2017.04.026) (PMID:28576341)
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Abstract
Sarcocystis fayeri is a canine protozoan parasite with an equine intermediate host. Historically classified as an incidental pathogen, recent literature has described the toxic effects of Sarcocystis fayeri in human food poisoning, and highlighted potential involvement in equine neuromuscular disease. Until now, horses were believed to be the exclusive intermediate host. This study reports the first molecular confirmation of S. fayeri in a donkey, and gives rise to the consideration of donkeys being a potential reservoir for the parasite. This finding is of particular importance in understanding the epidemiology of this disease.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Raftery, Alexandra and Coultous, Dr Robert and Weir, Professor Willie and Shiels, Professor Brian and Sutton, Professor David |
| Authors: | Coultous, R. M., Raftery, A. G., Shiels, B. R., Sutton, D. G.M., and Weir, W. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Journal Name: | Veterinary Parasitology |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 0304-4017 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1873-2550 |
| Published Online: | 29 April 2017 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2017 Elsevier |
| First Published: | First published in Veterinary Parasitology 240:30-33 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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