The coccidian oocyst: a tough nut to crack!

Coccidian parasites are transmitted between hosts by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with oocysts, followed by the release of infectious sporozoites and invasion of the gastro-intestinal tract. In the external environment, sporozoites are protected from desiccation and chemical disinfect...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Belli, S, Smith, N, Ferguson, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006