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"The Biology and Identification of the Coccidia (Apicomplexa) of Rabbits of the World" is a taxonomic summation of a damaging intestinal parasite found in rabbits and transmissible to other species, including humans. This book conceptually and historically summarizes the world's literature on the parasite and also provides a quick guide to isolation procedures, identification, strategies for management, and available chemotherapy. It is a vital source of knowledge about coccidia s real and potential transmission to humans, which can lead to dangerous health problems, like severe dehydration, vomiting, lethargy and even death. Coccidiosis is an intestinal disease that affects several
different animal species, including canines and humans, and is one
of the most prevalent protozoal infections in North America. The
causative agent is a protozoan that has the ability to multiply
rapidly and cause major damage in the intestinal wall, rupturing
the cells of the intestinal lining. The final stage, the oocyst, is
extremely resistant to environmental stress and is difficult to
completely remove from the environment. Oocysts are frequent
contaminants of feed and water and when the sporulated oocysts are
ingested by other animals, they start the life cycle over in the
new host. With the demand for rabbits in scientific research and
for rabbit meat for human consumption increasingly globally each
year, rabbits are of epidemiologic significance for laboratory
workers, university researchers, veterinarians, pet owners, and
breeders.
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