Description of Sarcocystis anasi sp. nov. and Sarcocystis albifronsi sp. nov. in birds of the order Anseriformes

Kutkienė, Liuda; Prakas, Petras; Sruoga, Aniolas; Butkauskas, Dalius

doi:10.1007/s00436-011-2588-9

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“…3; Dahlgren et al, 2007) and the other with species of Sarcocystis that use avian intermediate hosts (Lineage 1; Fig. 3; Kutkiené et al, 2012). Samples that grouped in Lineage 1 (Fig.…”

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“…These results support at least two separate lineages of Sarcocystis . Samples that grouped in Lineage 1 were genetically similar to S. albifronsi (GenBank Accession no: EU502868) and S. anasi (GenBank Accession no: EU553477), which Kutkiené et al (2012) isolated from tissue of greater white-fronted geese ( Anser albifrons ) and mallard ducks ( Anas platyrhynchos ), respectively. Samples in Lineage 2; were related to Sarcocystis spp.…”

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Endoparasites in the feces of arctic foxes in a terrestrial ecosystem in Canada

Elmore

Lalonde

Samelius

et al. 2013

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife

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“…3; Dahlgren et al, 2007) and the other with species of Sarcocystis that use avian intermediate hosts (Lineage 1; Fig. 3; Kutkiené et al, 2012). Samples that grouped in Lineage 1 (Fig.…”

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Endoparasites in the feces of arctic foxes in a terrestrial ecosystem in Canada

Elmore

Lalonde

Samelius

et al. 2013

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife

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“…have been detected in psittacines either with no clinical signs or with nonspecific signs, suggesting that seroconversion did not represent an active infection in these birds but might be related to exposure to the parasite or subclinical infections (CRAY et al, 2005). Diagnosis of sarcosporidiosis is usually performed by post-mortem examinations (KUTKIENĖ et al, 2010(KUTKIENĖ et al, , 2012PRAKAS et al, 2014), and ante mortem examinations are performed by muscle biopsies (CRAY et al, 2005), being therefore underdiagnosed.…”

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Serosurvey of Toxoplasma gondii, Sarcocystis sp. and Neospora caninum in geese (Anser sp.) from urban parks and captivity

Konell

Sato

Stival³

et al. 2019

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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Geese, ducks, mallards, and swans are birds of the order Anseriformes, which are found in the wild, in zoos and parks, and raised for meat consumption. Toxoplasma gondii, Sarcocystis sp., and Neospora caninum are protozoans of several species of animals. Wild and domestic birds can serve as intermediate hosts, disseminators and potential sources of infection of these protozoa to humans through contaminated meat. The aims of this study were: (i) to perform a serological survey of T. gondii, Sarcocystis sp. and N. caninum in geese (Anser sp.) from public parks and from captivity and (ii) to compare seroprevalence between these two locations. Antibodies were detected by Immunofluorescence antibody test using the serum of 149 geese. Antibodies to Sarcocystis sp., T. gondii, and N. caninum were detected in 28.18%, 18% and 0.67% of geese, respectively; 57% of geese from urban parks and 26.53% of geese from captivity were seropositive for at least one protozoa. The results indicate environmental contamination, particularly for the occurrence of antibodies against T. gondii – a zoonosis that causes toxoplasmosis and is transmitted through oocyte ingestion. This is the first serological survey of T. gondii, Sarcocystis sp. and N. caninum in geese from urban parks in Curitiba, Brazil.

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“…Sarcocystis in birds. To date, 30 named Sarcocystis species forming sarcocysts in the muscle tissues of birds belonging to at least 13 avian orders are known (Kutkienė et al, 2012). Two Sarco-cystis species were described in chickens, S. wenzeli, whose definitive hosts are dogs or cats, and S. horvathi, whose definitive host is still undiscovered (Odening, 1997).…”

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“…On the basis of the results of the cyst wall ultrastructure and DNA analysis, using 18� rRNA gene, 28� rRNA gene and IT�-1 region genetic markers, three new Sarcocystis species from Anseriformes were described: S. wobeseri parasitizing the barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis) and mallard, S. anasi from the mallard, and S. albifronsi from the white-fronted goose (Butkauskas et al, 2007;Kutkienė et al, 2006Kutkienė et al, , 2008Kutkienė et al, , 2010Kutkienė et al, , 2012. Experimentally it was showed that the arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) is one of definitive hosts of S. albifronsi (Kutkienė et al, 2006).…”

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Protozoan parasites from genus Sarcocystis and their investigations in Lithuania

Prakas¹,

Butkauskas²

2012

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The representatives of the genus Sarcocystis are cyst forming coccidian protozoa parasites broadly prevalent in mammals, birds and reptiles. Sarcocystis parasites are characterized by an obligatory prey-predator two-host life cycle. Currently, over 220 Sarcocystis species are known. Some of Sarcocystis species are pathogenic organisms dangerous to humans, domestic and wild animals. A harmful effect of Sarcocystis mainly occurs in intermediate hosts and depends on the species of parasite, infection intensity and localization in the body. In Lithuania, Sarcocystis species forming sarcocysts in rodents, even-toed ungulates and birds were mainly studied. The ecology and diversity of Sarcocystis parasites were investigated using traditional morphological, DNA analysis methods and transmission experiments. Lithuanian scientists have described and named five Sarcocystis species, i. e. S. rodentifelis, S. wobeseri, S. cornixi, S. anasi, S. albifronsi; for the first time proved Sarcocystis rileyi infection in Europe; established definitive hosts of some Sarcocystis species.

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Description of Sarcocystis anasi sp. nov. and Sarcocystis albifronsi sp. nov. in birds of the order Anseriformes

Cited by 38 publications

References 19 publications

Endoparasites in the feces of arctic foxes in a terrestrial ecosystem in Canada

Endoparasites in the feces of arctic foxes in a terrestrial ecosystem in Canada

Serosurvey of Toxoplasma gondii, Sarcocystis sp. and Neospora caninum in geese (Anser sp.) from urban parks and captivity

Protozoan parasites from genus Sarcocystis and their investigations in Lithuania

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