Coccidia are obligate intracellular parasites.
Label the life cycle of coccidia
What is the infectious form of coccidia?
Oocyte
Sporozoite
Trophozoite
Merozoite
Which two structures are involved in fertilisation to form a zygote?
Microgamete and Macrogamete
Microgametocyte and Macrogametocyte
Merozoites and Trophozoites
There is no sexual reproduction involved in the coccidia lifecycle. Only asexual reproduction occurs.
What is this morphological stage called?
What is this structure called?
What is this morphological structure called?
Coccidia is prevalent in conditions.
Transmission is via , contaminated and .
Coccidiosis is often asymptomatic.
Which of the following is associated with Coccidiosis?
Crypt hyperplasia
Destruction of epithelial cells
Intestinal lesions
Crypt infection
Kidney lesions
What are some clinical signs of a Coccidiosis infestation?
Diarrhoea
Blood in faeces
Poor weight gain/emaciation
Fever
Vomiting
Which three diagnosis tests can be used to confirm a Coccidia infection?
Faecal flotation, clinical signs, histopathology
Faecal flotation, direct smear, PCR
Histopathology, direct smear, ELISA
Histopathology, ELISA, direct smear
What is the best approach to treatment of Coccidiosis?
Supportive treatment and control of secondary infections
Febantel
Fluroquinalones
Tetracyclines
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