Studies on the Life Cycle and Transmission of \u3ci\u3eCougourdella\u3c/i\u3e Sp., A Microsporidian Parasite of \u3ci\u3eGlossosoma Nigrior\u3c/i\u3e (Trichoptera: Glossosomatidae) [PDF]
The trichopteran Glossosoma nigrior, the dominant benthic invertebrate grazer in Michigan trout streams, hosts a microsporidian (Protozoa) pathogen, Cougourdella sp., which strongly regulates the population density of larvae in the stream.
Heilveil, Jeffrey S+2 more
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Comparison of Calcofluor White M2R fluorescence and modified Gram chromotrope Kinyoun staining methods for the detection of microsporidial spores from stool samples [PDF]
Routine diagnosis of intestinal microsporidiosis in clinical diagnostic laboratories relies mostly on detection of microsporidial spores via special staining and microscopic techniques.
Abdul Rahman, Eni Juraida+5 more
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New insights of Microsporidial infection among asymptomatic aboriginal population in Malaysia. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Studies on microsporidial infection mostly focus on immunodeficiency or immunosuppressive individuals. Therefore, this cross-sectional study describes the prevalence and risk factors of microsporidiosis among asymptomatic individuals in ...
Tengku Shahrul Anuar+3 more
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Prevalence of Microsporidiosis in Different Hosts in Turkey: A Meta-analysis.
Objective Microsporidia are opportunistic obligate intracellular pathogens which infect many vertebrate and invertebrate hosts. This study aimed at investigating all evidence about microsporidia infection in human and other vertebrate hosts in Turkey ...
Ü. Çetinkaya, A. Caner
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The first unequivocal report of Encephalitozoon cuniculi in rabbits and Encephalitozoon intestinalis in cattle in Mosul city-Iraq [PDF]
The aim of present study was to report spontaneous Encephalitozoon cuniculi (E. cuniculi) infection in rabbits and Encephalitozoon intestinalis (E. intestinalis) infection in cattle in Mosul city - Iraq.
Saevan Al-Mahmood, Hafidh I. Al-Sadi
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Abstract Sixteen years have passed since a microsporidian was first reported as an opportunistic pathogen in HIV/AIDS. to date, two new genera, Enterocytozoon and Trachipleistophora, and 5 new species, Enterocytozoon bieneusi, Encephalitozoon hellem and E. intestinalis, and T. hominis and T.
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Therapeutic targets for the treatment of microsporidiosis in humans
Introduction: Microsporidia have been increasingly reported to infect humans. The most common presentation of microsporidiosis is chronic diarrhea, a significant mortality risk in immune-compromised patients.
B. Han, L. Weiss
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Incidental finding of a microsporidian parasite from an AIDS patient [PDF]
Light microscopic examination of feces from a human immunodeficiency virus-positive patient with chronic diarrhea, anorexia, and lethargy revealed the presence of numerous refractile bodies resembling microsporidian spores.
Boreham, R. E.+4 more
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Intestinal microsporidiosis: a new entity in Malaysia? [PDF]
Objective: Intestinal microsporidia is an emerging human disease caused by microsporidia. A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of microsporidia in patients with gastro-intestinal symptoms and to examine the clinical manifestations associated
Abd. Majid, Roslaini+7 more
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Gaps in the Thread: Disease, Production, and Opportunity in the Failing Silk Industry of South Sulawesi [PDF]
Indonesian silk farming (Sericulture) has experienced two waves of a pebrine epidemic (also known as pepper disease) and grasserie. The first pebrine epidemic occurred in 1973 and the second one occurred in 2010.
Nuraeni, S. (Sitti)
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