Question

Which type of microorganism is the causative agent of coccidiosis, a disease that leads to symptoms like diarrhea, unthriftiness, or even death in fowl?

Q: Answer-Which type of microorganism is the causative agent of coccidiosis, a disease that leads to symptoms...

Coccidiosis is a disease of fowl caused by a microscopic protozoon that causes diarrhea, thriftiness or death. Occurs most frequently in chicks older than three weeks and in young adults. Transmitted by chicken waste. Prevented by many commercially available coccidiostats that can be added to feed.