Summary
Sarcosporidia are protozoal parasites which develop in the cross-striated fibres of skeletal, tongue, oesophageal and cardiac muscle. The affection occurs in many species of vertebrate animals and birds, has a world-wide distribution, but rarely has any untoward effects on the host it parasitizes. The economic importance of the sarcosporidia is that carcases found severely infected on meat inspection are condemned.
Résumé
Les Sarcosporidies sont des protozoaires parasites qui se développent dans les fibres musculaires striées, la langue, l'oesophage et le muscle cardiaque. Cette affection existe chez beaucoup de mammifères et chez des oiseaux; elle a une large distribution mondiale mais a rarement des effects néfastes sur l'hôte parasité. Les sarcosporidies ont une, importance économique du fait des saisies des carcasses fortement atteintes, à l'occasion de l'inspection des viandes.
Sumario
Los Sarcosporidia son parásitos protozoarios que desarrollan en las fibras estriadas de los músculos del esqueleto, lengua, esófago y músculo cardiaco. El proceso ocurre en muchas especies de animales vertebrados y aves; tiene una distribución mundial, pero raramente tiene efecto nocivosen el hyesped parasitado. La importancia económica de los sarcosporidios radica en el hecho que las carcasas severamente infectadas son condenadas, al momento de la inspección de carnes.
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Thornton, H. Sarcosporidiosis—A review. Trop Anim Health Prod 4, 54–57 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02357095
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