Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D012523
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D012523
Preferred Name

Sarcocystosis

Definitions
Infection of the striated muscle of mammals by parasites of the genus SARCOCYSTIS. Disease symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, and paralysis are produced by sarcocystin, a toxin produced by the organism.
Synonyms
Sarcocystoses
Sarcosporidiosis
Sarcosporidioses
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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