First Detection of Nosema ceranae, a Microsporidian Protozoa of European Honey­bees (Apis mellifera) In Iran

Background: Nosemosis of European honey bee (Apis mellifera) is present in bee colonies world­wide. Until recently, Nosema apis had been regarded as the causative agent of the disease, that causes heavy economic losses in apicultures. Nosema ceranae is an emerging microsporidian para­site of Europea...

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Main Authors: S Nabian, K Ahmadi, MH Nazem Shirazi, A Gerami Sadeghian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2011-09-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Parasitology
Subjects:
PCR
Online Access:https://ijpa.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijpa/article/view/193