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encephalitozoonosis

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Disease Overview

Infection with fungi of the genus encephalitozoon. Lesions commonly occur in the brain and kidney tubules. Other sites of infection in mammals are the liver; adrenal glands; optic nerves; retina; and myocardium.

Synonyms

  • infection by Encephalitozoon
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