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== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
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== Clinical Signs ==
 
== Clinical Signs ==
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Usually non as it is a commensal in the large colon.
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Usually none as it is a commensal in the large colon.
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When oppurtunistic infection occurs, dysentry and general malaise and depression will be the main clinical signs.
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When opportunistic infection occurs, dysentry and general malaise and depression will be the main clinical signs.
    
== Diagnosis ==
 
== Diagnosis ==
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On post mortem, the colon will appear ulcerated and inflammed.
 
On post mortem, the colon will appear ulcerated and inflammed.
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Demonstration of cysts and trophozoites on the mucosal surface will provide a definative diagnosis.
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Demonstration of cysts and trophozoites on the mucosal surface will provide a definitive diagnosis.
    
Presence of cysts in the faeces does not lead to a diagnosis as this protozoa is a commensal organism of the pig and is therefore often found in faecal samples.
 
Presence of cysts in the faeces does not lead to a diagnosis as this protozoa is a commensal organism of the pig and is therefore often found in faecal samples.
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== Treatment and Control ==
 
== Treatment and Control ==
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Nitrimidazole drugs cure the infection, but as they are category 4 drugs they cannot be used in food producing animals, meaning palliative treatment such as rehydration solutions are the only feasable option in all farmed pigs.
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Nitrimidazole drugs cure the infection, but as they are category 4 drugs they cannot be used in food producing animals, meaning palliative treatment such as rehydration solutions are the only feasible option in all farmed pigs.
    
== References ==
 
== References ==
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Fox, M and Jacobs, D. (2007) Parasitology Study Guide Part 1: Ectoparasites Royal Veterinary College <br>Straw, B.E. and Taylor, D.J. (2006) Disease of Swine Wiley-Blackwell <br>Taylor, D.J. (2006) Pig Diseases (Eighth edition) St Edmunsdbury Press ltd <br>
 
Fox, M and Jacobs, D. (2007) Parasitology Study Guide Part 1: Ectoparasites Royal Veterinary College <br>Straw, B.E. and Taylor, D.J. (2006) Disease of Swine Wiley-Blackwell <br>Taylor, D.J. (2006) Pig Diseases (Eighth edition) St Edmunsdbury Press ltd <br>
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[[Category:Expert_Review - Farm Animals]]
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[[Category:Alimentary Diseases - Pig]]
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[[Category:Zoonoses]]
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