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==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
A diagnosis of coccidiosis is made by detection of oocysts in the faeces using faecal flotation. A solution of saturated sugar or sodium nitrate solution is used. Oocysts are identified by their dark brown colour and thick-walled, ovoid shape. They also contain a prominent micropyle on the narrower end.  
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A diagnosis of coccidiosis is made by detection of oocysts in the faeces using faecal flotation. A solution of saturated sugar or sodium nitrate solution is used. Oocysts are approximately 12μm in diameter and are identified by their dark brown colour and thick-walled, ovoid shape. They also contain a prominent micropyle on the narrower end.  
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[[Image:Eimeria leukarti horse.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Eimeria leukarti'' - Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona]]
    
==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
 
The treatment of choice for the disease is the sulphonamide antimicrobial agents. Sulphamethazine or Sulphathiazole are commonly used. Prevention of coccidiosis is obtained by ensuring adequate nutrition, hygiene and minimising stress.  
 
The treatment of choice for the disease is the sulphonamide antimicrobial agents. Sulphamethazine or Sulphathiazole are commonly used. Prevention of coccidiosis is obtained by ensuring adequate nutrition, hygiene and minimising stress.  
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[[Image:Eimeria leukarti horse.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Eimeria leukarti'' - Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona]]
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*Only one atypical ''[[Eimeria spp.|Eimeria]]''
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*Forms large subepithelial gametocytes in villi
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*Large, dark coloured oocysts
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**Approximately 12μm
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*Occasionally causes [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]]
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*'''''Besnoitia bennetti''''' in [[Respiratory Parasitic Infections - Pathology#Besnoitia bennetti|larynx]] of horses
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**Papilloma like lesions in [[Larynx Inflammatory - Pathology#Infectious causes of laryngitis|larynx]], skin and sclera
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**Thick walled parasitic cysts, covered by hyperplastic epithelium, may be ulcerated
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==References==
 
==References==
 
*Bertone, J., Horspool, L. J. I. (2004) '''Equine Clinical Pharmacology''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
 
*Bertone, J., Horspool, L. J. I. (2004) '''Equine Clinical Pharmacology''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
 
*Lavoie, J. P., Hinchcliff, K. W. (2009) '''Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine''' ''John Wiley and Sons''
 
*Lavoie, J. P., Hinchcliff, K. W. (2009) '''Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Equine''' ''John Wiley and Sons''
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*Sellon, D. C., Long, M. T. (2007) '''Equine Infectious Diseases''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
     
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