coccidian
Gut-dwelling protozoan pathogen
Coccidian refers to a group of single-celled parasites that infect the intestinal tracts of animals, causing a disease called coccidiosis.
These parasites are a major concern in poultry and livestock farming, where outbreaks can devastate young animals: The veterinarian diagnosed coccidian infection in the flock.
As a noun, a coccidian is any member of this parasitic group.
Parasitic protozoan phylum
- cryptosporidiumIntestinal parasitic microorganism
- toxoplasmaProtozoan infecting warm-blooded hosts
- life-cycleOrganism's complete developmental sequence
- intracellularWithin cell membranes
Unicellular eukaryotic life form
- unicellularOne cell only
- eukaryoteOrganism with nucleated cells
- conoidCone-like in form
- pellicleThin organic membrane
asexual · sexual · replication · shedding · sporulation · resistant · environmental · microscopy
Frequent liquid bowel movements
- enteritisSmall intestine inflammation
- malabsorptionFailed intestinal nutrient uptake
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- immunosuppressionReduced bodily defense activation
outbreak · transmission · fecal-oral · contamination · prophylaxis · prevention · sanitation · disinfection
apicomplexa
Parasitic protozoan phylum
- cryptosporidiumIntestinal parasitic microorganism
- toxoplasmaProtozoan infecting warm-blooded hosts
- life-cycleOrganism's complete developmental sequence
protozoan
Unicellular eukaryotic life form
- unicellularOne cell only
- eukaryoteOrganism with nucleated cells
- conoidCone-like in form
pellicle · asexual · sexual · replication · shedding · sporulation · resistant · environmental · microscopy · histopathology
diarrhea
Frequent liquid bowel movements
- enteritisSmall intestine inflammation
- malabsorptionFailed intestinal nutrient uptake
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
immunosuppression · outbreak · transmission · fecal-oral · contamination · prophylaxis · prevention · sanitation · disinfection · veterinary