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Coccidiosis is an intestinal infection caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Isospora. Isospora felis commonly infects cats, especially kittens. The life cycle involves the ingestion of sporulated oocysts, which release sporozoites that infect intestinal cells. This causes cell death and leads to symptoms like diarrhea. Most cats will be infected with coccidia at some point. While symptoms are usually mild, kittens and immunocompromised cats can experience more severe disease.
