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Bradyzoite

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Slowly multiplying encysted form (CHRONIC)

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Tachyzoite

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Rapidly multiplying stage in development of tissue phase of certain coccidial infections (TOXO) (ACUTE)

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Definitve host

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Harbors Adult mature of sexual phase

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Intermediate host

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Harbors larval, immature, or asexual stage (DEVELOPMENT OCCURS)

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Paratenic host

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IH in which no development of parasite occurs

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Prepatent period

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Time from initial infection to when infection can be detected (egg prod)

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Enzootic

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Indigenous to certain localities

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Epizootic

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Large numbers of animals attacked simultaneously

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DPI

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Days post infection