Human coccidiosis is caused primarily by Toxoplasma gondii, which often is transmitted to humans by infected cats or dogs and results in an illness known as toxoplasmosis.
How can coccidia 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.
How do you treat coccidia in humans?
Cryptosporidium Infection Treatment1Nitazoxanide, a drug that fights parasites (anti-parasitic)2Paromomycin, an antibiotic.3Loperamide and other medicines to ease diarrhea.
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