Sarcocystis induced abortion and fetal death

• Published in: Progress in clinical and biological research Vol. 281; p. 153
• Main Authors: Fayer, R, Dubey, J P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 1988
• Subjects: Abortion, Veterinary - parasitology; Animals; Cattle; Cattle Diseases - parasitology; Female; Fetal Death - parasitology; Fetal Death - veterinary; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - parasitology; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - veterinary; Sarcocystosis - complications; Sarcocystosis - veterinary; Sheep; Sheep Diseases - parasitology

There are many unanswered questions and observations that appear contradictory within the subject of how sarcocystosis affects fetal health. Some fetuses are infected and have lesions, others are unaffected. Some fetal placentas are infected and have lesions, others are unaffected. Some maternal pla...