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

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

 
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