Protozoa VI: Apicomplexa Flashcards
What is the life cycle for Sarcocystis spp.?
Indirect life cycle
Describe the generalized life cycle for the Sarcocystis spp. definitive host
PPP: 7-14 days
No merogony
Gametogony
Describe the generalized life cycle for the Sarcocystis spp. intermediate host
Merogony
No gametogony
What are definitive hosts for Sarcocystis cruzi?
Dogs, wolves, coyotes, racoons, foxes, hyena
What are intermediate hosts for Sarcocystis cruzi?
Cattle, ox, bison
What are the infective stages to the definitive host for Sarcocystis cruzi?
Sarcocyst (with bradyzoites)
What are the infective stages to the intermediate host for Sarcocystis cruzi?
Oocyst/sporocysts
What is the route of infection for the definitive host of Sarcocystis cruzi?
Ingesition of tissue cyst (sarcocyst) containing bradyzoites
What is the route of infection for the intermediate host of Sarcocystis cruzi?
Ingestion of oocysts/sporocysts in environment
What is the site of infection in the definitive host for Sarcocysti cruzi?
Intestinal tract
What is the site of infection in the intermediate host for Sarcocystis cruzi?
Extraintestinal (heart, skeletal muscle, tongue, esophagus, diaphragm)
What is the pathology/clinical signs for Sarcocystis cruzi in the definitive host?
Asymptomatic
No immunity
What is the pathology/clinical signs for Sarcocystis cruzi?
Acute
Anorexia, pyrexia, anemia, weight loss
Abortion in final trimester
What are methods of diagnosis of Sarcocystic cruzi in the intermediate host?
Clinical signs
Presence of sarcocyst on histology
Antibody detection
What are methods of diagnosis of Sarcocystic cruzi in the definitive host?
Sporocysts/oocysts on fecal flotation
Usually free sporocysts
Oocysts is approximately double the sporocyst size
What is the treatment of Sarcocystis cruzi in the intermediate host?
Prophylactic: amprolium, salinomycin, deccox, monensis, stenoral
What are the control measures for Sarcocystis cruzi?
Predator/prey control
Avoid fecal contamination of bedding/food/water by carnivores
Avoid feeding dogs uncooked meat/offal
Bury or incinerate dead livestock
What is the definitive host of Sarcocystis neurona?
Opossums
What are intermediate hosts of Sarcocystis nerona?
Armadillo, raccoon, cat, skunk
What is the accidental host of Sarcocystis neurona?
Horse
What is Sarcocystis neurona an agent of?
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM)
What are the infective stages for Sarcocystis neurona in the definitive host?
Sarcocyst (with bradyzoites) in an intermediate host, sporocyst
What are the infective stages for Sarcocystis neurona in the intermediate host?
Sporocyst, oocyst
What are the infective stages for Sarcocystis neurona in the accidental host?
Sporocyst, oocyst
What is the site of infection for Sarcocystis neurona in the direct host?
Intestinal tract