Prevalence of Sarcocystis spp. in meat-producing animals in Iraq

Latif, Baha; Al-Delemi, J.K.; Mohammed, Benhamadi; Al-Bayati, Saad M.; Al-Amiry, A.M.

doi:10.1016/s0304-4017(99)00046-1

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“…In Brazil, all 50 samples of raw beef prepared for kibbe in 25 Arabian restaurants in Sao Paulo contained sarcocysts (Pena et al 2001). The microscopic prevalence rate of Sarcocystis in other countries reported as follows: France (sheep 94.8 %), Ethiopia (sheep 93 %), Slovaki (sheep 87.6 %), Turkey (sheep 90 %), Iraq (sheep 97 %), Mongolia (sheep 96.9 %, cattle 90.0 %, camel 100 %) (Fukuyo et al 2002;Latif et al 1999;Ozturk 1994;Woldemeskel and Gebreab 1996). The infection has potential public health importance because man may acquire infection by consumption of undercooked meat from infected cattle and pigs.…”

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The role of sheep in the epidemiology of Sarcocystis spp. in Tabriz area northwest of Iran

Mirzaei

Rezaei

2014

J Parasit Dis

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The parasites of genus Sarcocystis are among the most commonly found parasites in domestic ruminants and some species of Sarcocystis can generate important economic loss when causing clinical and subclinical disease. In the present study, three techniques-direct inspection, impression smears and digestion method-were used for the diagnosis of Sarcocystis infection in 130 slaughtered sheep in Tabriz abattoir from April 2013 to October 2013. A total of 620 slaughtered sheep were selected randomly and their oesophagus and diaphragm were inspected using naked eye examination. In the second stage, 130 carcasses out of the 620 which had no apparent infection were selected randomly and their meat investigated using two techniques: impression smear with staining and pepsin digestion. The percentage of macroscopic cysts found in the oesophagus and diaphragm muscle was 5.64 and 2.74 %, respectively, and microscopically, infection was found in 100 % of the organs. There was no significant difference between different ages or between males and females. Although all of the sheep were found to be infected with Sarcocystis, majority of the cysts were demonstrated microscopically. This suggests that meat should be cooked sufficiently, since a macroscopic inspection may not provide true results. Also, it has of great importance the farmers to be trained not to feed their dogs and cats with uncooked meat, and the abattoir remnants to be burned, in order to be effectively broken of infection cycle between the intermediate and the definitive hosts in Tabriz city, northwest of Iran.

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The role of sheep in the epidemiology of Sarcocystis spp. in Tabriz area northwest of Iran

Mirzaei

Rezaei

2014

J Parasit Dis

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“…by IFAT found was of 25.5% (56/220). Sarcocystosis is widespread in livestock throughout the world, and most livestock species may harbor these species (Latif et al 1999). Infection of Sarcocystis spp.…”

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Antibodies against Neospora caninum, Sarcocystis spp. and Toxoplasma gondii detected in buffaloes from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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ABSTRACT.-Portella L.P., Cadore G.C., Lima M., Sangioni L. The presence of antibodies against Neospora caninum, Sarcocystis spp. and Toxoplasma gondii was evaluated in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) from Rio Grande do Sul state (RS), southern Brazil. Serum samples (n=220) were analyzed for antibodies by indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT). Antibody presence was considered when the titers were equal or higher than 100 for these protozoa. A total of 60.5% (133/220) buffalo serum samples were positive for at least one of the protozoa evaluated in this study. Antibodies for N. caninum, Sarcocystis spp. and T. gondii were found in 36.4% (80/220), 25.5% (56/220) and 16.8% (37/220) of the buffaloes respectively, indicating a higher frequency of N. caninum infection (p=0.0133). The IFAT is a suitable method to diagnose N. caninum, Sarcocystis spp. and T. gondii infection in buffaloes for detecting IgG antibodies. This study demonstrates the presence of these three protozoa in buffalo herds in RS, Brazil, which may be source of infection to other animals. The high frequency of animals positive for N. caninum is important and could be related to reproductive problems. Additionally, the presence of Sarcocystis spp. and T. gondii in buffaloes can be a possible public health issue.

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“…These results are in low with those recorded Riyadh by Al-Quraishy et al [16] with a prevalence of 91% and 89%, respectively. Also, Woldemeskel and Gebreab [17] recorded a prevalence of 90% in Ethiopia, whereas, Latif et al [18] reported 97.4% infection rate in Iraq. On the contrary, lower rates of natural infection with Sarcocystis were reported by some authors [19][20][21][22][23] agree with the present study.…”

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Effect of Seasonal Variations on Distribution of Parasites in Camels at Assiut Locality

Abd-Elmaleck¹

2015

J Veterinar Sci Technol

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Throughout four successive seasons (winter, spring, summer and autumn), one hundred and ninety five camels (Camelus dromedarius) from slaughtered houses in different regions at Assiut governorate were examined for protozoa parasites in blood and muscles. These parasites were Trypanosoma evansi, Trypanosoma type 1. (n.sp.) Babesia sp, Theileria cameli in blood and Sarcosystis sp. in muscles.The prevalence of infection for the different parasites in both blood and muscles was also studied through the different seasons.Generally Sarcosystis sp. was represented the highest incidence of infection (55.38%) in the present study especially in spring (81.08%). The lowest incidence of infection was represented in Trypanosoma evansi (2.5%). At the same time the lowest incidence through different seasons was represented in Theileria cameli and Trypanosoma evansi (4.83%) in autumn.

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Prevalence of Sarcocystis spp. in meat-producing animals in Iraq

Cited by 77 publications

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The role of sheep in the epidemiology of Sarcocystis spp. in Tabriz area northwest of Iran

The role of sheep in the epidemiology of Sarcocystis spp. in Tabriz area northwest of Iran

Antibodies against Neospora caninum, Sarcocystis spp. and Toxoplasma gondii detected in buffaloes from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Effect of Seasonal Variations on Distribution of Parasites in Camels at Assiut Locality

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