Common Parasites of Veterinary Importance

Isospora sp

  • highly species specific
  • often >1 species can affect a host
  • 10 - 30 µm
  • round to elliptical
  • passes from host unsporulated
  • oocysts undergo sporulation in the environment

Unsporulated Oocyst





Sporulated Oocyst

Oocyst configuration 1:2:4