Microsporidiosis is an opportunistic intestinal infection that causes diarrhea and wasting in immunocompromised individuals (HIV, for example). It results from different species of microsporidia, a group of microbial (unicellular) fungi. In HIV infected individuals, microsporidiosis generally occurs when CD4+ T cell counts fall below 150. ==Classi...
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An intestinal infection that causes diarrhoea and wasting in people with HIV. It results from two different species of microsporidia, a protozoal parasite. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mī-krō-spō-rid-ē-ō′sis, mī′krō-spō-ri-dī′a-sis Definitions: 1. Infection with a member of the phylum Microspora, the microsporidians.
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Disease resulting from infection with a protozoal pathogen from the Microsporidia order; similar in symptoms (diarrhea, cramps) and often misdiagnosed as cryptosporidiosis.
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