First molecular identification and phylogenetic illustration of Sarcocystis species infection in Red Sea shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus Rafinesque, 1810).

Nahla He M AhmedNahla Hossameldin AhmedMohamed ShaalanMahmoud SaiedEman Sayed Mohammed

Published in: BMC veterinary research (2024)

This is the first identification of Sarcocystis infection in sharks, and we anticipate it will be an essential study for future screenings and establishing effective management measures for this disease in aquatic ecosystems.

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