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Sarcocystis arctosi sp. nov. (Apicomplexa, Sarcocystidae) from the brown bear (Ursus arctos), and its genetic similarity to schizonts of Sarcocystis canis-like parasite associated with fatal hepatitis in polar bears (Ursus maritimus)

  • Reference: Dubey, J. P., B. M. Rosenthal, N. Sundar, B. V. Velmurugan, and K. B. Beckmen. 2007. Sarcocystis arctosi sp. nov. (Apicomplexa, Sarcocystidae) from the brown bear (Ursus arctos), and its genetic similarity to schizonts of Sarcocystis canis-like parasite associated with fatal hepatitis in polar bears (Ursus maritimus). Acta Parasitologica 52(4):299-304. http://doi.org/10.2478/s11686-007-0048-6
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Kimberlee Beth Beckmen, Jitender P. Dubey, Benjamin M. Rosenthal, Natarajan Sundar, G. V. Velmurugan
  • Funding Sources: FWS-WR
  • Grants:
  • GMUs or Areas: 07, 15
  • Keywords: Protozoa, Apicomplexa, Sarcocystis arctosi sp. nov., brown bear, Ursus arctos, Kenai Peninsula
  • Link: http://doi.org/10.2478/s11686-007-0048-6 (Offsite)
  • Partners: Federal Aid-Wildlife Restoration Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • Primary Authors: Jitender P. Dubey
  • Programs: Wildlife Health, Wildlife Research
  • Project Numbers: 18.74
  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Brown Bear
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals
  • Title: Sarcocystis arctosi sp. nov. (Apicomplexa, Sarcocystidae) from the brown bear (Ursus arctos), and its genetic similarity to schizonts of Sarcocystis canis-like parasite associated with fatal hepatitis in polar bears (Ursus maritimus)
  • Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Parasites, Research
  • Year: 2007

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