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'''A four-month-old kitten is presented with persistent diarrhoea and poor growth. The result of faecal analysis is shown.'''

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|q1=Identify this parasite.
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An oocyst of ''Isospora felis''.
|l1=Isospora spp.
|q2=How would you manage this case?
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Infection with ''Isospora'' is extremely common, particularly in kittens. 

Although ''Isospora'' can be a primary pathogen, in the majority of cases a self-limiting infection occurs in the absence of any clinical signs. 

A heavy infection may occur, in association with overcrowding, poor hygiene and stress, and may result in diarrhoea, vomiting,
weight loss or poor growth. 

Where ''Isospora'' is identified, it is important to search for other causes of the clinical signs (''Salmonella, Campylobacter, Giardia'', intussusception, etc.) as the coccidia may be an incidental finding. 

If numerous oocysts are found in the faeces, and no other cause for the clinical signs is apparent, treatment is recommended
with trimethoprim/sulphadiazine (30 mg/kg daily) or furazolidone (8 mg/kg daily), both given for 7–10 days.
|l2=Isospora spp.#Isospora in Cats and Dogs
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