First identification of genotypes of Enterocytozoon bieneusi (Microsporidia) among symptomatic and asymptomatic children in Mozambique.

Enterocytozoon bieneusi is a human pathogen with a broad range of animal hosts. Initially, E. bieneusi was considered an emerging opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised, mainly HIV-infected patients, but it has been increasingly reported in apparently healthy individuals globally. As in other A...

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Main Authors: Aly S Muadica, Augusto E Messa, Alejandro Dashti, Sooria Balasegaram, Mónica Santin, Filomena Manjate, Percina Chirinda, Marcelino Garrine, Delfino Vubil, Sozinho Acácio, Pamela C Köster, Begoña Bailo, Tacilta Nhampossa, Rafael Calero-Bernal, Jason M Mwenda, Inácio Mandomando, David Carmena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-06-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008419