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Avian coccidiosis: the basic pathology to control.
James G Bould1, Hany M Elsheikha, Tosson A Morsy
1School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, The University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD, United Kingdom.
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
|June 18, 2009
Summary
Coccidiosis, an intestinal parasite in poultry, causes significant economic losses. Understanding its cellular effects, like genotoxicity, can improve disease control strategies.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Cellular Pathology
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Coccidiosis is a prevalent intestinal parasitic disease in poultry.
- It leads to substantial economic losses and animal welfare concerns.
- Pathological alterations occur at gross, microscopic, and molecular levels.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current knowledge on coccidiosis in poultry.
- To explore pathological alterations at multiple levels.
- To identify future strategies for improving coccidiosis control.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of coccidiosis.
- Analysis of pathological changes (gross, microscopic, molecular).
- Focus on genotoxic and cytotoxic effects using novel techniques like the comet assay.
Main Results:
- Coccidia induce genotoxic and cytotoxic effects at the cellular level.
- These cellular effects can be investigated using advanced methods.
- Understanding these effects is key to developing better control measures.
Conclusions:
- Coccidiosis poses significant challenges to the poultry industry.
- Investigating cellular-level damage offers new avenues for control.
- Novel techniques like the comet assay are valuable for studying Coccidia's impact.
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