Coccidia - Enteric Apicomplexans Flashcards
what is the site of infection for Eimeria?
Small or large intestines
What is the number of sporocysts and sporozoites in Eimeria?
Single oocyst with 4 sporocysts with 2 sporozoites
What is the number of sporocysts and sporozoites in Cystoisospora?
2 sporocysts with 4 sporozoites in each one
What is the number of sporocysts and sporozoites in cryptosporidium?
No sporocysts, 4 sporozoites
What animals are Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii pathogenic to?
Calves and young cattle
What does Eimeria alabamensis cause?
clinical coccidiosis in pastured cattle
What two species of eimeria can occasionally cause diarrhea in cattle?
Eimeria auburnensis and Eimeria ellipsoidalis
What is the PPP for Eimeria in cattle?
12-21 days
What are the two Eimeria species that are most pathogenic to sheep?
Eimeria ovinoidalis and Eimeria crandallis
What are the three Eimeria species related to goats?
Eimeria ninakohlyakimovae, Eimeria arloingi, and Eimeria christenseni
What clinical signs are associated with Eimeria ninkohlyakimovae?
Diarrhea and anorexia
What clinical signs are associated with Eimeria arloingi?
Diarrhea
What is the host associated with Eimeria macusaniensis?
Camelids
What is the Eimeria species associated with horses?
Eimeria leuckarti
What are the most pathogenic species of Eimeria for chickens?
Eimeria tenella and Eimeria necatrix
What is the host for Cystoisospora?
Vertebrates (species are host specific)
What is the site of infection in DH for Cystoisospora?
Intestines
What is the site of infection in the PH for Cystoisospora?
Extraintestinal tissues
What are the two species of Cystoisospora in cats?
Cystoisospora felis and Cystoisospora rivolta
What are the four species of Cystoisospora in dogs?
Cystoisospora canis
Cystoisospora burrowsi
Cystoisospora ohioensis
Cystoisospora neorivolta
What is the species of Cystoisospora in swine that is pathogenic?
Cystoisospora suis
What is the clinical signs associated with Cystoisospora suis?
Scours
