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1
Q

How do you identify?

A

Oocysts - 19-23 micro m

2
Q

Explain the life cycle

A

PPP: 4-6 days

Infects 1-2 week old pigs

Oocysts are shed for 3-13 days before immune system decreases development

3
Q

What is the site of infection?

A

Small intestine

4
Q

Describe the Pathogenesis

A

Small intestinal cells are destroyed

Enteritis

Infects 1-2 week old piglets

Diarrhea

 - Biphasic 
 - Varies in severity from loose feces to persistent fluid diarrhea

Morbidity high, mortality low

Pigs surviving infection are solidly immune to reinfection with this species

5
Q

How do you diagnose?

A

Oocysts

6
Q

How do you treat and prevent?

A

Avoid overcrowding and poor sanitation

Immunity develops

Antiprotozoal remedies

7
Q

What are the hosts?

A

Pigs