Case report, case study

https://doi.org/ISSN 0303-5409

Case of coccidiosis in three guinea pigs from the same household

Valentina Marić orcid.org/0009-0008-0781-8506
Božana Barišić orcid.org/0009-0009-3288-9848 ; Department of Parasitology and Invasive Diseases with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Iva Ciprić orcid.org/0009-0008-4609-5806 ; Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Iva Čustović
Helena Đukić
Josipa Grginčić
Gabrijela Jurkić Krstetska ; Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Dora Višal
Nika Konstatinović orcid.org/0009-0008-1101-3778 ; Department of Parasitology and Invasive Diseases with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia *

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

Guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) are becoming increasingly popular as pets. Nevertheless, they are
still considered a diagnostic and treatment challenge.
Eimeria caviae is the only species of Eimeria genus found in guinea pigs. This case report describes
the development of clinical symptoms, and the diagnostics and treatment of coccidiosis
in three guinea pigs from the same household. Despite the close contact of guinea pigs with
humans, very few samples are sent for parasitological coprological examination. The aim of this paper
is to draw attention to the importance of quarantine
and parasitological coprological examination of newly acquired guinea pigs, as they are recognized
carriers of numerous parasitic species, some of which have zoonotic potential.

Keywords

guinea pig; Eimeria caviae; endoparasites; coccidia

Hrčak ID:

349001

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/349001

Publication date:

9.7.2026.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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