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Sarcocystis in Somali camel.

A Borrow Hagi1, A Mohammed Hassan, B di Sacco

  • 1Department of Veterinary Pathology, Somali National University, Mogadishu, Somalia.

Parassitologia
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

A study found Sarcocystis parasites in 82.5% of camels in Somalia. Histological analysis indicated the presence of at least two distinct Sarcocystis species in the examined camel tissues.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Camelid Health
  • Foodborne Parasites

Background:

  • Sarcocystis is a protozoan parasite with a worldwide distribution.
  • Camels can act as intermediate hosts for Sarcocystis, potentially impacting their health and meat safety.
  • Limited data exists on Sarcocystis prevalence in camel populations in Southern Somalia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of Sarcocystis in camel tissues from Southern Somalia.
  • To investigate the species diversity of Sarcocystis in camels using histological examination.

Main Methods:

  • Parasitological examination of heart, esophagus, and diaphragm samples from 200 camels (Camelus dromedarius).
  • Employing trypsin digestion and histological techniques to detect Sarcocystis bradyzoites.
  • Microscopic analysis to differentiate between potential Sarcocystis species based on cyst morphology.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of Sarcocystis infection was detected in 82.5% of the examined camels.
  • Histological findings provided evidence suggesting the presence of at least two different Sarcocystis species.
  • Infection rates varied across different tissue types, with heart and esophagus showing higher detection rates.

Conclusions:

  • Sarcocystis infection is highly prevalent in camels in Southern Somalia.
  • Camelid populations in this region may harbor multiple Sarcocystis species.
  • Further research is warranted to identify the specific Sarcocystis species and assess their impact on camel health and food safety.

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