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

Ultrastructure of a microsporidian spore

Spore ultrastructure
A

A: Transmission electron micrograph showing ultrastructural aspects of a mature microsporidian spore.

Legend:
Pt: Portion of coiled polar tubule
Ex: Electron dense exospore
En: Electron lucent endospore
Pv: Posterior vacuole

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