Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a common side effect of an allogeneic bone marrow transplant. An allogeneic transplant uses blood cells from a family member, unrelated donor or cord blood unit.
Nearly all vertebrate animals host one or more species of the protozoan parasites that produce the infection referred to as coccidiiasis or coccidiosis. Thousands of coccidian species of herbivorous, omnivorous, and carnivorous animals have been described, and many more exist that remain unnamed.
Coccidiosis is a significant disease of chickens, especially affecting the young chicks. It can be fatal or leave the bird with compromised digestion. There are chick feed mixes that contain a coccidiostat to manage exposure levels and control disease.In an outbreak coccidiocidal medications are given.occidiosis is a significant disease of chickens, especially affecting the young chicks. It can be fatal or leave the bird with compromised digestion. There are chick feed mixes that contain a coccidiostat to manage exposure levels and control disease. In an outbreak coccidiocidal medications are given.