2019
DOI: 10.1590/1809-4392201802671
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First report of Myxobolus (Cnidaria: Myxozoa) spores in human feces in Brazil

Abstract: Most species of Myxobolus (Cnidaria: Myxozoa) infect freshwater and marine fish, and cause sporozoosis. Passage of myxozoan parasites into human feces has been described occasionally. We examined fecal samples from 97 dwellers of a riverine community in Amazonas State (Brazil), which revealed Myxobolus sp. in 13 (13%) samples. The discovery probably does not represent true parasitism as the myxospores -most likely ingested through the consumption of infected fish -were eliminated unchanged after passing throug… Show more

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