What causes coccidia in dogs? Dogs usually contract coccidia orally, by ingesting fecal matter. Fecal material can contaminate food and water sources, introducing the protozoa to canine hosts.
How is coccidia spread?
Coccidia that infect dogs and cats are transmitted through feces. Dogs and cats are usually infected by swallowing contaminated soil or other contaminated substances in the environment.
How is coccidia transferred to humans?
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.
Is coccidia contagious from human to human?
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.
How do you stop coccidia from spreading?
Control and Prevention1In addition to treatment, appropriate sanitation is helpful in preventing spread of coccidiosis in kennels and catteries.2Oocysts sporulate quickly once in the environment; daily removal of feces can aid in the prevention of coccidiosis.Coccidia - Companion Animal Parasite Council
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