Characteristics of the microsporidian Enterocytozoon bieneusi: a consequence of its development within short-living enterocytes

J Protozool. 1991 Nov-Dec;38(6):111S-113S.

Abstract

Ultrastructural studies were done on developmental stages of Enterocytozoon bieneusi obtained from HIV seropositive patients suffering from diarrhea. The presence of elaborate multilamellar structures suggest that they give rise to various membrane systems needed for rapid production of disseminating stages.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diarrhea / complications
  • HIV Seropositivity / complications
  • Humans
  • Intestines / cytology
  • Intestines / parasitology
  • Microsporidia / growth & development
  • Microsporidia / isolation & purification
  • Microsporidia / physiology*
  • Microsporidia / ultrastructure