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Detection and molecular characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi, Microsporidia, in wild small mammals from Portugal.
Medical mycology - 1 May 2026
Cruz Andreia V S, Vale-Gonçalves Hélia M, Paupério Joana, Pita Ricardo, Santos-Silva Sérgio, Lux Laura, Ulrich Rainer G, Alves Paulo Célio, Luque-Larena Juan José, Queirós João, Mesquita João R
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Enterocytozoon bieneusi is a widespread endoparasite, commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and various vertebrate and invertebrate animals. It is the most common cause of microsporidiosis in humans, particularly among immunosuppressed individuals. Given the limited epidemiological data in Portugal, this study aimed to estimate the occurrence of E. bieneusi, perform genetic characterization, and...
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