Organisms

Vittaforma

A genus of parasitic FUNGI in the family Nosematidae that infects humans. Vittaforma corneae has been isolated from AIDS patients.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A genus of parasitic FUNGI in the family Nosematidae that infects humans. Vittaforma corneae has been isolated from AIDS patients.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Vittaformas
  • Nosema corneum
  • Vittaforma corneae

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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 (1995-2000)

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  1. B01w.300w.360w.500.500.100.900

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vittaforma. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D021863. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D021863
  2. Vittaforma. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69494225