Renal coccidiosis of the horse associated with Klossiella equi.
Klossiella equi in the kidney of a horse is described. Gametocytic and sporogonic stages were observed in the epithelium of the collecting tubules in association with schizonts in the glomeruli and proximal convoluted tubules. The condition was asymptomatic and caused only minor renal damage and inflammation.
D000818:Animals; D003044:Coccidia; D003048:Coccidiosis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D006736:Horses; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*