Author(s): Satheeshkumar S | Ananthan S
Journal: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
ISSN 0255-0857
Volume: 22;
Issue: 2;
Start page: 119;
Date: 2004;
Original page
Keywords: Microsporidia | cyclospora | microscopy
ABSTRACT
Microsporidia (Enterocytozoon bieneusi) and Cyclospora cayetanensis have been reported worldwide causing diarrhoea in AIDS patients. Stool samples from HIV infected patients were subjected to routine examination for parasites, followed by special staining techniques to detect microsporidia and Cyclospora cayetanensis. Confirmed positive cases of these parasites were further processed for electron microscopy identity of the parasites and characteristic details. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy showed better morphological and structural details of the parasites.
Journal: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
ISSN 0255-0857
Volume: 22;
Issue: 2;
Start page: 119;
Date: 2004;
Original page
Keywords: Microsporidia | cyclospora | microscopy
ABSTRACT
Microsporidia (Enterocytozoon bieneusi) and Cyclospora cayetanensis have been reported worldwide causing diarrhoea in AIDS patients. Stool samples from HIV infected patients were subjected to routine examination for parasites, followed by special staining techniques to detect microsporidia and Cyclospora cayetanensis. Confirmed positive cases of these parasites were further processed for electron microscopy identity of the parasites and characteristic details. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy showed better morphological and structural details of the parasites.
