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Research Project: Detection and Control of Foodborne Parasites for Food Safety

Location: Animal Parasitic Diseases Laboratory

Title: Cystoisosporiasis and other enteric Coccidioses

Author
item LAPPIN, MICHAEL - Colorado State University
item Dubey, Jitender

Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 1/5/2020
Publication Date: 3/15/2022
Citation: Lappin, M.R., Dubey, J.P. 2022. Cystoisosporiasis and other enteric Coccidioses. In: Sykes, J.E., editor. Greene's Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat. 5th Edition. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. p. 1301-1306.

Interpretive Summary: Coccidia are a group of single celled parasites. This group of protozoa include important genera: Eimeria, Cystoisospora, Cyclospora, Sarcocystis, Toxoplasma, Isospora that can cause serious illness in livestock, poultry, and humans and some species are zoonotic (parasites transmitted from animals to humans). There is much confusion and uncertainties concerning the life cycles and pathogenicity of coccidian parasites of dogs and cats. The present paper reviews clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of coccidiosis in dogs and cats. This review will be of interest to parasitologists, biologists, and veterinarians.

Technical Abstract: Coccidia are a group of single celled parasites. This group of protozoa include important genera: Eimeria, Cystoisospora, Cyclospora, Sarcocystis, Toxoplasma, Isospora that can cause serious illness in livestock, poultry, and humans and some species are zoonotic (parasites transmitted from animals to humans). There is much confusion and uncertainties concerning the life cycles and pathogenicity of coccidian parasites of dogs and cats. The present paper reviews clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of coccidiosis in dogs and cats. This review will be of interest to parasitologists, biologists, and veterinarians.