Parasites and Health [Last Modified: ]
Microsporidiosis
[Brachiola spp.] [Encephalitozoon cuniculi] [Encephalitozoon hellem]
 [Encephalitozoon intestinalis (syn. Septata intestinalis)]
 [Enterocytozoon bieneusi] [Nosema spp.] [Pleistophora sp.]
 [Trachipleistophora spp.] [Vittaforma corneae (syn. Nosema corneum)]
Causal Agent Life Cycle Geographic Distribution Clinical Features Laboratory Diagnosis Treatment

Life cycle

Eukaryotic cell bursting and releasing spores
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6: Scanning electron micrograph showing a eukaryotic cell bursting and releasing spores of Encephalitozoon hellem to the extracellular medium.
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