Transmission of Sarcocystis leporum from a cottontail rabbit to domestic cats.
Muscle tissue containing grossly visible cysts of Sarcocystis leporum from a cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) was fed to laboratory cats. Sporocysts averaging 13.2 x 9.7 micron were detected in the feces 14 days post-infection and were found until 69 days post-infection.
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000469:parasitology / Q000635:transmission*; D002415:Cats; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D009132:Muscles / Q000469:parasitology; D011817:Rabbits; D012522:Sarcocystis; D012523:Sarcocystosis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000635:transmission / Q000662:veterinary*