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Cryptosporidiosis in three pigs
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|February 1, 1977
Abstract:
Coccidia of the genus Cryptosporidium were found at necropsy in 3 pigs. The organisms were embedded in the microvillous border of crypt epithelial cells of the large intestine. Mild inflammation was associated with the infection but without clinical signs of enteritis.
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Cryptosporidium, a type of coccidia, was identified in three pigs' large intestines. While mild inflammation was present, the pigs showed no clinical signs of enteritis.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Parasitology
- Swine Health
Background:
- Coccidia are protozoan parasites.
- Cryptosporidium infections can affect various hosts.
- Gastrointestinal infections in pigs are a concern for animal health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the identification of Cryptosporidium in pigs.
- To describe the location and pathological findings of the infection.
Main Methods:
- Necropsy examination of pigs.
- Histopathological analysis of intestinal tissues.
- Microscopic identification of protozoan organisms.
Main Results:
- Cryptosporidium organisms were detected in three pigs post-necropsy.
- The parasites were located within the microvillous border of large intestine crypt epithelial cells.
- Mild inflammation was observed, but no clinical signs of enteritis were present.
Conclusions:
- Cryptosporidium can infect pigs, residing in the large intestine's crypt epithelium.
- The presence of Cryptosporidium may cause mild inflammation without overt clinical disease in swine.