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microsporidiosis

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microsporidiosis
[mī′krō·spôrid′ē·ō′sis]
infection with protozoa of the order Microsporida, usually seen in immunocompromised patients, usually characterized by diarrhea and wasting.

microsporidiosis
infection by species of the genus Microsporidia; common infections in flounder and other marine fish and in ornamental fish; include Thelohania and Pleistophora spp.

microsporidiosis
Infectious disease Infection by Microsporidia, which usually infects immunocompromised hosts, especially AIDS Pts Clinical–GI tract Chronic, watery diarrhea, ↓ weight, abdominal pain N&V; Clinical—systemic Sx of cholecystitis, renal failure, RTIs, red eyes, photosensitivity, asymptomatic URIs Management Albendazole


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