Organisms

Enterocytozoon

A genus of parasitic FUNGI in the family Enterocytozoonidae, which infects humans. Enterocytozoon bieneusi has been found in the intestines of patients with AIDS.

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Abstract

A genus of parasitic FUNGI in the family Enterocytozoonidae, which infects humans. Enterocytozoon bieneusi has been found in the intestines of patients with AIDS.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Enterocytozoons
  • Enterocytozoon bieneusi
  • Enterocytozoon bienusi

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

infection: coordinate with MICROSPORIDIOSIS; coordinate with specific fungal terms (ANTIGENS, FUNGAL, etc.) if pertinent

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History Note

2001

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Previous Indexing

  • Microsporida (1992-2000)

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  1. B01w.300w.360w.500.500.100.200

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Enterocytozoon. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D021862. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D021862
  2. Enterocytozoon. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3055049