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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]

Overview

Phylum Microsporidia was first described in the 19th century while the first human case was described in 1959. The number of cases increased after the spread of AIDS.[1]

Historical perspective

Phylum microsporidia were first described in the 19th century while the first human case was described in 1959. The number of cases increased after the spread of AIDS.[1]

  • In late 19th century, phylum microsporidia were first discovered.
  • In 1959, the first human case was described in a Japanese child.
  • In 1985, microsporidiosis was first described in an AIDS patient in France.
  • With the spread of HIV, the number of cases was increased and microsporidiosis was almost always found in HIV and immunocompromised patients.
  • In 1996, E. bieneusi was first described in pigs in Switzerland.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Didier ES, Didier PJ, Snowden KF, Shadduck JA (2000). "Microsporidiosis in mammals". Microbes Infect. 2 (6): 709–20. PMID 10884622.