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What is the primary symptom of coccidiosis in animals?
What is the primary symptom of coccidiosis in animals?
- Fever and chills
- Diarrhea, which may become bloody in severe cases (correct)
- Cough and shortness of breath
- Skin rash and itching
How does coccidiosis spread from one animal to another?
How does coccidiosis spread from one animal to another?
- Through skin-to-skin contact
- Through respiratory droplets
- By contact with infected feces or ingestion of infected tissue (correct)
- By sharing food and water bowls
Which animals are usually affected by coccidia?
Which animals are usually affected by coccidia?
- Only cats and dogs
- Humans, birds, and livestock (correct)
- Only humans
- All mammals and birds except humans
What is a common source of coccidia infection for puppies?
What is a common source of coccidia infection for puppies?
How is coccidiosis diagnosed in animals?
How is coccidiosis diagnosed in animals?
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Primary symptom of coccidiosis
Primary symptom of coccidiosis
Diarrhea, which may become bloody in severe cases
Transmission of coccidiosis
Transmission of coccidiosis
Spread by contact with infected feces or ingestion of infected tissue
Animals affected by coccidia
Animals affected by coccidia
Coccidia primarily affect humans, birds, and livestock
Coccidia infection source for puppies
Coccidia infection source for puppies
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Diagnosis of coccidiosis
Diagnosis of coccidiosis
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Study Notes
Coccidiosis in Animals
- Primary symptom of coccidiosis in animals is diarrhea, which can be watery, bloody, or mucoid.
- Coccidiosis spreads from one animal to another through fecal contamination, direct contact, or contaminated food and water.
- Animals usually affected by coccidia are young, stressed, or immunocompromised, especially poultry, calves, lambs, and piglets.
Transmission and Infection
- A common source of coccidia infection for puppies is their mother's feces or a contaminated environment.
Diagnosis
- Coccidiosis is diagnosed in animals through a combination of clinical signs, laboratory tests, and microscopic examination of fecal samples or intestinal tissue.
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