Detection of Sarcocystis halieti in muscles of raptors from Lithuania

• Published in: Frontiers in veterinary science Vol. 12; p. 1568013
• Main Authors: Prakas, Petras, Šukytė, Tautvilė, Juozaitytė-Ngugu, Evelina, Butkauskas, Dalius
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 2025
• Subjects: Accipitriformes; ITS1; methylene blue staining; molecular identification; Sarcocystis; Strigiformes; Veterinary Science; methylene blue staining; Strigiformes; Accipitriformes; ITS1; Sarcocystis; molecular identification

The genus comprises a diverse group of apicomplexan parasites that infect reptiles, birds, and mammals. They are characterized by the formation of sarcocysts in the muscles of the intermediate host and the development of sporocysts in the intestines of the definitive host. Raptors usually act as def...