Coccidiosis

Protozoal intestinal infection affecting mainly young animals, causing diarrhea, dehydration and weight loss.

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Clinical Signs

Systemic

Pyrexia Depression Weight loss Specific Dehydration Specific

General Systemic Signs

Inappetence Anemia

Digestive

Diarrhea Required Hemorrhagic diarrhea Specific

Postmortem Findings

Carcass dehydration

Generalized congestion of visceral organs

Hemorrhagic enteritis and mucosal thickening

Diagnosis

Clinical examination

Careful history and physical examination focusing on the presenting syndrome.

Laboratory testing

Hematology, biochemistry, and serology to support the clinical suspicion.

Microbiological culture

Isolation and identification of the causative agent where applicable.

Molecular diagnostics (PCR)

Nucleic-acid based detection for rapid and specific confirmation.

Treatment

Supportive care

Fluid therapy, nutritional support, and rest.

Antipyretic therapy

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to control pyrexia and inflammation.

Antiprotozoal therapy

Specific anticoccidial or antiparasitic agents according to the causative agent.

Prevention & Control

Biosecurity

Strict disinfection, quarantine of new arrivals, and controlled access.

Herd health monitoring

Early detection and isolation of clinically affected animals.

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Host Species

Cattle Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible
Sheep Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible
Goat Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible
Poultry Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible
Calf Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible

Classification

Etiology Protozoal disease
Transmissibility contagious
Infectiousness infectious
Occurrence Patterns

endemic

Disease Courses

acute, subacute

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