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Sarcocystidae MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Sarcocystidae
Tree Number(s)
B01.043.075.189.250.750
Unique ID
D021745
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D021745
Annotation
infection: coordinate with COCCIDIOSIS; coordinate with specific protozoan terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, etc) if pertinent
Scope Note
A family of parasitic organisms in the order EIMERIIDAE. They form tissue-cysts in their intermediate hosts, ultimately leading to pathogenesis in the final hosts that includes various mammals (including humans) and birds. The most important genera include NEOSPORA; SARCOCYSTIS; and TOXOPLASMA.
NLM Classification #
QW 212
Public MeSH Note
2001; for BESNOITIA see EIMERIINA 1992-2000
History Note
2001; for BESNOITIA use EIMERIIDA 1992-2000
Date Established
2001/01/01
Date of Entry
2000/06/22
Revision Date
2021/05/10
Sarcocystidae Preferred
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