coccidia In A Shelter Setting
Coccidia is a hearty organisms that can cause unrelenting issues in the animal shelter. This talk reviews best practices in managing, treating and preventing these organisms in your population.
Presenter: Danielle Boes, DVM
Date: July 14, 2013
Venue: ASPCA/Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Conference at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
- 1.
Coccidia is a:
- A.
Parasitic fungus that grows around water drains.
- B.
Parasitic protozoa which lives in the small intestine.
- C.
Parasitic bacteria that replicates in the oral cavity.
- D.
Parasitic insect which lives underneath the skin.
- E.
Parasitic worm which lives in the small intestine.
Correct Answer
B. Parasitic protozoa which lives in the small intestine. -
- 2.
Coccidia is transmitted by:
- A.
Inhalation of spores in the air.
- B.
Ingestion of infected urine or from items contaminated with it.
- C.
Ingestion of infected fecal material or from items contaminated with it.
- D.
Direct physical contact with an infected animal.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
C. Ingestion of infected fecal material or from items contaminated with it. -
- 3.
Coccidia infection is most commonly seen:
- A.
In young animals (puppies and kittens), stressed animals, nursing mothers, animals who present other diseases or are immunocompromised.
- B.
In young animals (puppies and kittens), stressed animals, nursing mothers, animals who do not present other diseases or are immunocompromised.
- C.
In young animals (puppies and kittens), stressed animals, nursing mothers, animals who present other diseases or have had previous exposure to Coccidia.
- D.
In young animals (puppies and kittens), stressed animals, sterilized animals, animals who present other diseases or are immunocompromised.
- E.
In older animals (> 7 years of age), stressed animals, nursing mothers, animals who present other diseases or are immunocompromised.
Correct Answer
A. In young animals (puppies and kittens), stressed animals, nursing mothers, animals who present other diseases or are immunocompromised. -
- 4.
When is the clinical illness of diarrhea seen in the life cycle of a coccidia infection?
- A.
Upon ingestion of active eggs from feces +/- infected meat
- B.
When the sporozoites are released into the gastrointestinal system and reproduce
- C.
When the eggs are passed in the feces
- D.
As the eggs sporulate in the environment
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. When the sporozoites are released into the gastrointestinal system and reproduce -
- 5.
The clinical signs of coccidia infection are:
- A.
Diarrhea with blood, weight loss, dehydration, anorexia, depression and lethargy.
- B.
Diarrhea without blood, weight loss, dehydration, anorexia, depression and lethargy.
- C.
Diarrhea with or without blood, weight loss, dehydration, anorexia, depression and lethargy.
- D.
Diarrhea with or without blood, dehydration, a ravenous appetite but with continued weight loss, depression and lethargy.
- E.
Undetectable, as all animals with coccidia infection are asymptomatic.
Correct Answer
C. Diarrhea with or without blood, weight loss, dehydration, anorexia, depression and lethargy. -
- 6.
Coccidia infection can be diagnosed by:
- A.
An immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) test of a fresh fecal sample.
- B.
An in-house SNAP test which looks for the presence of antigen (protein).
- C.
A culture of a fresh fecal sample.
- D.
A fecal flotation of a fresh stool sample coupled with clinical signs.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. A fecal flotation of a fresh stool sample coupled with clinical signs. -
- 7.
Prevention of coccidia infection specific to kittens and puppies involves:
- A.
A preventative dose of medication for Coccidia (and other GI parasites) at intake.
- B.
Separate housing areas for kittens and puppies from the general shelter population.
- C.
Limited interaction between litters.
- D.
Quick placement into foster homes.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 8.
Which of the following is true about coccidia infection?
- A.
It mostly affects puppies and kittens.
- B.
It is transmitted via the fecal-oral route.
- C.
It is very host specific.
- D.
Feces should be removed every couple hours to prevent contact with sporulated eggs.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 9.
Coccidia eggs must be sporulated to be infective.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
We hope you have enjoyed the presentation. If you receive a passing score, a Certificate of Attendance in your name will be awarded at the end of this quiz. Please let us know if you have viewed the entire presentation.
- A.
I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
- B.
I did not view the entire presentation.
Correct Answer
A. I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation. -
- 11.
Which of the following is true about the treatment of coccidia infection?
- A.
The use of coccidiocidals, which stop reproduction and kill the present parasites, are gaining in popularity.
- B.
Treatment involves daily administration of an oral medication for 21 days.
- C.
Supportive treatment (i.e., fluids, appetite stimulants, close monitoring, etc.) is not necessary
- D.
Bathing/washing infected animals once a week for three months prevents reinfection.
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
A. The use of coccidiocidals, which stop reproduction and kill the present parasites, are gaining in popularity. -
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