#Health

What is a Sarcocystis?

Sarcocystis species are intracellular protozoan parasites that mainly infect mammals, and some birds and reptiles. They exist in a predator-prey relationship where they depend on the host for survival.  For Sarcocystis species, the life cycle of the parasite typically involves two host species, a definitive host and an intermediate host. The definitive host is often […]