Eimeria alabamensis Characteristics
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What is the duration of the prepatent period in this infection?

  • 1-4 days
  • 12-16 days
  • 17-20 days
  • 6-11 days (correct)
  • Which part of the intestine is primarily attacked by this parasite?

  • Stomach and small intestine
  • Duodenum
  • Colon and rectum
  • Jejunum, ileum, and caecum (correct)
  • What is the characteristic histological finding in this infection?

  • Necrotic inflammation and destruction of epithelial cells (correct)
  • Necrotic inflammation and destruction of muscular cells
  • Granulomatous inflammation and fibrosis
  • Chronic inflammation and hyperplasia of epithelial cells
  • What is the primary response of the immune system to this infection?

    <p>Predominantly monocuclear cell response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug has a prophylactic action against this parasite?

    <p>Decoquinate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of this infection on the growth of calves?

    <p>Adverse impact on growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of the sporulation process in this parasite?

    <p>4-8 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic clinical sign of this infection in recently turned out calves?

    <p>Diarrhoea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the meronts in the affected epithelial cells?

    <p>Nuclei</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of morbidity typically observed in this infection?

    <p>5-100%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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