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Can humans get coccidiosis from birds?

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Humans may first encounter coccidia when they acquire a dog, cat or bird that is infected. Other than T. gondii, the infectious organisms are canine and feline-specific and are not contagious to humans, unlike the zoonotic diseases.


Can coccidia be transmitted to humans?

The most common coccidia found in dogs do not have any affect on humans. However, less common types of coccidia are potentially infectious to humans. One parasite, called Cryptosporidium, may be carried by dogs or cats and may be transmitted to people.

Can coccidia in chickens be transmitted to humans?

Can I get sick from my chickens coccidia? Coccidiosis is a ubiquitous parasitic problem for most mammalian species. Birds as we now know are no exception. However, while there are species of coccidia that can infect people the species of Coccida that infect chickens are not infective to people.

What are the symptoms of coccidia in humans?

Cryptosporidium Infection SymptomsWatery diarrhea that can be severe and lead to dehydration.Stomach cramps.Mild fever.Nausea or vomiting.Loss of appetite and weight loss.Cryptosporidiosis - Cryptosporidium - WebMD

How can Coccidiosis be transmitted?

Transmission: Coccidiosis is transmitted from animal to animal by the fecal–oral route. Infected fecal material can contaminate feed, water or soil; therefore, cattle can contract the disease by eating and drinking from contaminated sources, or by licking itself or other animals.

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