Sarcocystis : Development of Sporocysts in Cell Culture

Abstract

Inoculation of canine kidney cell lines with cystozoites of Sarcocystis hofmanni from a zoo-born Cervus albirostris, and of S. gracilis (syn. S. sibirica) from cattle resulted in the development of sporocysts. Inoculation of dog cell lines with cystozoites of S. cuniculorum did not succeed. Feline kidney cell lines were suitable for in vitro gamogony/sporogony of S. cuniculorum, but not of S. gracilis.