protozoa: Isospora spp.

Question 1

Isospora spp. is also known as

Answer 1

small animal coccidia

Question 2

eggs

Answer 2

only oocyst observed; clear outer ring surrounding greyish center

Question 3

Isospora spp. can cause:

Answer 3

• life threatening diarrhea in puppies

- hemorrhage - bloody diarrhea

Question 4

Isospora spp. can become a problem in these situations:

Answer 4

overcrowding