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- Sarcocystis fayeri is a protozoan parasite that primarily affects canines and historically had horses as its only known intermediate host.
- Recent studies have shown that this parasite can be toxic to humans and may contribute to neuromuscular diseases in horses.
- This research marks the first confirmation of S. fayeri in donkeys, suggesting they could also serve as a reservoir for the parasite, which is crucial for understanding how the disease spreads.
Article 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.
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