Protozoa: Isospora spp.

Question 1

What is the common name for the different Isospora spp.?

Answer 1

coccidia

Question 2

What do the eggs of Isospora spp. look like?

2

Answer 2

1. clear outer ring

2. greyish center

Question 3

Why are Isospora spp. important?

2

Answer 3

1. diarrhea in puppies

2. affects pigs

Question 4

How are Isospora spp. diagnosed?

Answer 4

oocysts in feces

Question 5

How are Isospora spp. controlled?

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Answer 5

1. treat infected animals

2. remove feces from environment