Question

Arrange the following Eimeria spp. on the basis of their pathogenicity (starting from most pathogenic to least pathogenic)
(A) Eimeria acervulina
(B) Eimeria brunetii
(C) Eimeria mitis
(D) Eimeria tenella
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (B), (D), (C), (A).
• B. (D), (B), (A), (C).
• C. (A), (B), (C), (D).
• D. (D), (A), (C), (B).

Hint:

Remember that E. tenella (cecal coccidiosis) is always the most pathogenic and deadly species in chickens (D is first), while E. mitis and E. praecox are the least pathogenic (C is last).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B