Eimeria spp. Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the definitive host of Eimeria spp.?
A
Ruminants
2
Q
What kind of protozoan is Eimeria spp.?
A
Coccidia
3
Q
Where is Eimeria located within its host?
A
Cecum/colon
4
Q
Eimeria spp. Life Cycle
A
OSMGZO
5
Q
Eimeria Diagnosis
A
Fecal Flotation
6
Q
How does the definitive host become infected in the standard OSMGZO protozoan life cycle?
A
Oocysts are ingested
7
Q
In a typical Gastrointestinal Protozoa like Eimeria spp., what do Sporozoites and Merzoites invade within the intestines?
A
Enterocytes (cells of the intestinal lining)
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