Cystoisospora belli - Wikipedia
Cystoisospora belli, previously known as Isospora belli, is a parasite that causes an intestinal disease known as cystoisosporiasis. [1] This protozoan parasite is opportunistic in immune suppressed human hosts. [2] It primarily exists in the epithelial cells of the small intestine, and develops in the cell cytoplasm. [2]
CDC - DPDx - Cystoisosporiasis
The coccidian parasite, Cystoisospora belli, infects the epithelial cells of the small intestine, and is the least common of the three intestinal coccidia that infect humans. At time of excretion, the immature oocyst contains usually one sporoblast (more rarely two).
About Cystoisosporiasis | Cystoisosporiasis | CDC
2024年9月4日 · Cystoisosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by microscopic parasite Cystoisospora belli. This parasite used to be called Isospora belli. It is usually spread when people consume contaminated food or water. It is most common in tropical and subtropical areas.
Isosporiasis - Wikipedia
Isosporiasis, also known as cystoisosporiasis, is a human intestinal disease caused by the parasite Cystoisospora belli (previously known as Isospora belli). It is found worldwide, especially in tropical and subtropical areas.
Isospora belli - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Isospora belli is an enteric coccidian parasite that is related closely to Toxoplasma, Cryptosporidium, Sarcocystis, and Cyclospora (Fig 229-2). Numerous species of Isospora infect reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Cystoisosporiasis - Cystoisosporiasis - Merck Manual ...
Cystoisosporiasis is infection with the protozoan Cystoisospora belli (previously known as Isospora belli). Symptoms include watery diarrhea with gastrointestinal and systemic symptoms. Diagnosis is by detection of characteristic oocysts in stool or intestinal biopsy specimens. Treatment is usually with trimethoprim /sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX).
Cystoisospora belli | Johns Hopkins ABX Guide - Hopkins Guides
2024年6月8日 · Intestinal unicellular protozoan parasite, classified under Coccidia. Isospora is the least commonly seen Coccidial infection compared to Toxoplasma or Cryptosporidia. In the U.S., usually associated with HIV infection and institutional living. Also, travel-acquired, sporadic cases.