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Vittaforma
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Definition
: A genus of parasitic FUNGI in the family Nosematidae that infects humans. Vittaforma corneae has been isolated from AIDS patients.
infection: coordinate IM with MICROSPORIDIOSIS (IM); coordinate with specific fungal terms (ANTIGENS, FUNGAL, etc) if pertinent
Other names
corneums, Nosema; corneum, Nosema; corneae, Vittaforma; Vittaformas; Nosema corneums; Vittaforma corneae; Nosema corneum