Coccidia - Wikipedia
Coccidia (Coccidiasina) are a subclass of microscopic, spore-forming, single-celled obligate intracellular parasites belonging to the apicomplexan class Conoidasida. [1] As obligate intracellular parasites, they must live and reproduce within an animal cell.
Overview of Coccidiosis in Animals - Merck Veterinary Manual
Coccidia are single-celled obligate intracellular protozoan parasites in the class Conoidasida within the phylum Apicomplexa. The main clinical sign of coccidiosis is diarrhea. Oocysts can be identified in feces by use of salt or sugar flotation methods, direct intestinal smears, or a McMaster counting chamber.
The Coccidia of the World - Kansas State University
The largest subgroup in this phylum is the suborder Eimeriorina Leger, 1911, which contains organisms collectively referred to as the coccidia. Predominantly intestinal parasites, coccidia infect all classes of vertebrates and most invertebrates. At present, the Eimeriorina has 10 families, at least 42 genera, and over 2,000 named species.
Coccidiosis | Description, Causes, & Treatment | Britannica
coccidiosis, any of several gastrointestinal infections of humans and other animals produced by sporozoan parasites known as coccidia (subclass Coccidia). Human coccidiosis is caused primarily by Toxoplasma gondii, which often is transmitted to humans by infected cats or dogs and results in an illness known as toxoplasmosis.
Coccidia in dogs - Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Coccidia is a common microscopic protozoan parasite of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Healthy adult dogs rarely develop diarrhea from coccidia, but puppies are commonly affected. Coccidia infections are caused by contact with contaminated feces, directly or in the environment, or ingesting prey animals.
Coccidiosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Control | OSU Sheep Team
2019年2月12日 · The causative organism is a microscopic, spore-forming, single-cell protozoa called coccidia. Coccidia are from the same class of organisms (sporozoa) that cause malaria. Coccidia are sub-classified into many genera. In sheep and goats, coccidiosis is caused by the genus Eimeria [6].
Coccidia In Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment | PetMD
2020年10月29日 · Coccidia, also known as canine Cystoisospora spp. (formerly Isospera), is a protozoan parasite that can infect the gastrointestinal tract of dogs. These tiny-celled parasites live in the wall of the intestine. Coccidia is most common in puppies but …
Coccidiosis of Cats and Dogs - Merck Veterinary Manual
The most common coccidia of cats and dogs are Isospora spp. Two species infect cats: I felis and I rivolta; both can be identified easily by oocyst size and shape. Four species infect dogs: I burrowsi, I canis, I neorivolta, and I ohioensis.
Coccidiosis in Poultry - MSD Veterinary Manual
Coccidia in poultry are generally host-specific, and the different species infect specific portions of the intestine. However, in game birds, including quail, the coccidia may infect the entire intestinal tract. In poultry, game birds reared in captivity, and wild birds, coccidiosis occurs worldwide. (Also see Cryptosporidiosis.) Etiology
Coccidia in Cats: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Treat This Infection
2022年9月27日 · What Is Coccidia? Coccidia are single-celled parasites called protozoa that infect the intestinal tract of cats. According to Hutchison, there are several different species of coccidia that affect felines, including species of Isospora, Toxoplasma, Hammondia, Besnoitia, Cryptosporidium, and Sarcocystis.