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Flagellated protozoans Giardia |
Infection:Ingestionof cysts in contaminated food, water etc. Disease: Giardiasis(“beaver fever” in humans). Chronic recurrent episodes of diarrhea Identified by snap test |
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Flagellated protozoans Trichomonassp |
Responsiblefor venereal disease in cattle causing early abortion. |
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Ampicomplexans Isospora |
Themost frequently found coccidia ofpuppies and kittens. The sporozoite,from within the sporocyst,inside the oocyst arereleased in the intestine, reproduce and destroy the gut epithelium. Diarrhea andpassing of blood may lead to death |
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Ampicomplexans Toxoplasmagondii |
Disease:Toxoplasmosis – In cats,pneumonia is the most common symptom. Mostcommon cause of abortion in sheep 3weeks before due date. In humans,fever headache, muscle pain. May cause congenital defects in the fetus ifthe woman is infected for the first time while pregnant. Commonly transferred by ingestion of undercooked meat or cat feces. |
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Ampicomplexans Cryptosporidium |
Mostcommonly affects ruminants but can also affect birds and humans(zoonotic). Disease: Diarrhea,weight loss, abdominal cramps. Very small transparent oocysts. |
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Ampicomplexans Sarcocystis |
Carnivorous animal/birds of preypass sporocysts infeces. Cattle etc. eat contaminated feed. The cysts form in muscle, brain andkidneys. The dog is fed raw meat to complete the cycle. Causes“Dalmenydisease” in cattle. Highmorbidity and mortality rates. |
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Ampicomplexans Eimeria |
Identification:Identified on fecal flotation as coccidia. Numerous major pathogenic species affectingbirds causing coccidiosis |
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Ciliated protozoans Balantidiumcoli: (pigs) |
Infection:Ingestionof cyst in feces. Disease:Mildto severe enteritis Consideredzoonotic |
