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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug has a prophylactic action against this parasite?

<p>Decoquinate (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Diarrhoea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Nuclei (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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