Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A selective review of advances in coccidiosis research.
- Journal:
- Advances in parasitology
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Chapman, H David et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Poultry Science · United States
Plain-English summary
Coccidiosis is a common and costly disease affecting livestock, caused by tiny parasites called Eimeria. This illness is found all over the world and leads to significant financial losses in farming. Recent research using advanced scientific techniques has helped us learn more about these parasites and how they cause disease, which is crucial for finding better ways to control coccidiosis. The research particularly focuses on poultry and covers various topics like the classification of the parasites, their genetics, how they invade host cells, and ways to diagnose and manage the disease. Overall, this research is important for improving our understanding and control of coccidiosis in livestock.
Abstract
Coccidiosis is a widespread and economically significant disease of livestock caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria. This disease is worldwide in occurrence and costs the animal agricultural industry many millions of dollars to control. In recent years, the modern tools of molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology and immunology have been used to expand greatly our knowledge of these parasites and the disease they cause. Such studies are essential if we are to develop new means for the control of coccidiosis. In this chapter, selective aspects of the biology of these organisms, with emphasis on recent research in poultry, are reviewed. Topics considered include taxonomy, systematics, genetics, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, transfection, oocyst biogenesis, host cell invasion, immunobiology, diagnostics and control.
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