Sarcocystis spp. prevalence in bovine minced meat: a histological and molecular study

Sarcosporidiosis is caused by ingestion of contaminated raw or undercooked bovine meat and, although considered a minor zoonosis, it can represent a threath for immunocompromised people. Aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Sarcocystis spp. in bovine minced meat intended for raw cons...

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Main Authors: Serena Meistro, Simone Peletto, Marzia Pezzolato, Katia Varello, Mario Botta, Guia Richelmi, Claudio Biglia, Elisa Baioni, Paola Modesto, Pierluigi Acutis, Elena Bozzetta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2015-06-01
Series:Italian Journal of Food Safety
Subjects:
PCR
Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ijfs/article/view/4626