Microsporidia

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Microsporidia are spore forming parasites belonging to the phylum Microspora. There are over 1,000 species belonging to this phylum. The hosts include fish, mosquitoes, fleas, rodents, rabbits.

Signs and symptoms

  • Chronic diarrhoea (loose, watery, non-bloody) with malabsorption
  • Weight loss
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

In disseminated infections, symptoms of cholecystitis, renal failure and respiratory infections can occur.