Isospora belli
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Isospora belli is a species of internal parasites classified under Coccidia
. It is responsible for the condition isosporiasis
. Autofluorescence aids detection.
Coccidia
Coccidia is a subclass of microscopic, spore-forming, single-celled obligate parasites belonging to the apicomplexan class Conoidasida. Coccidian parasites infect the intestinal tracts of animals, and are the largest group of apicomplexan protozoa....
. It is responsible for the condition isosporiasis
Isosporiasis
Isosporiasis is a human intestinal disease caused by the parasite Isospora belli. It is found worldwide, especially in tropical and subtropical areas. Infection often occurs in immuno-compromised individuals, notably AIDS patients, and outbreaks have been reported in institutionalized groups in the...
. Autofluorescence aids detection.