EFFECTS OF EIMERIA ACERVULINA INFECTION ON THE LUMINAL AND MUCOSAL MICROBIOTA OF THE CECUM AND ILEUM IN BROILER CHICKENS

Abstract Coccidiosis, an intestinal disease caused by Eimeria parasites, is responsible for major losses in the poultry industry by impacting chicken health.The gut microbiota is associated with health factors, such as nutrient exchange and immune system modulation, requiring understanding on the effects of Eimeria infection on the gut microbiota.T

Background: We established that the age at inception of T1DM significantly impacts the long-term risk of developing proliferative retinopathy in affected children and adolescents.Patients with T1DM, diagnosed before the age of 15 are at a significantly higher risk than children diagnosed at age 15 and older.For instance, several studies show change