Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the intestinal tract of animals caused by coccidian protozoa. The disease spreads from one animal to another by contact with infected feces or ingestion of infected tissue. Diarrhea, which may become bloody in severe cases, is the primary symptom.
What is the cause of coccidiosis disease?
Causes. Coccidiosis is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria. These are obligated intracellular parasites with complex life cycles including sexual and asexual stages.
What parasite causes coccidiosis?
Coccidiosis is a hepatic or enteric disease caused by protozoan parasites of the subclass Coccidia, genus Eimeria. It is important to distinguish between infection by coccidia, which is common, and coccidiosis or overt disease, which is infrequent.
Where does coccidiosis come from in chickens?
Coccidiosis starts with an oocyst, or microscopic egg, that is passed through a chicken's droppings. The oocyst can lay dormant in soil for up to a year and doesn't become infectious (sporulate) until the surrounding conditions support its survival.
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