Organisms

Nosema

A genus of parasitic FUNGI in the family Nosematidae. Some species are pathogenic for invertebrates of economic importance while others are being researched for possible roles in controlling pest INSECTS. They are also pathogenic in humans.

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Abstract

A genus of parasitic FUNGI in the family Nosematidae. Some species are pathogenic for invertebrates of economic importance while others are being researched for possible roles in controlling pest INSECTS. They are also pathogenic in humans.

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  • Nosemas

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

note NOSEMA CUNICULI see ENCEPHALITOZOON CUNICULI and NOSEMA CORNEUM see VITTAFORMA; infection: coordinate IM with MICROSPORIDIOSIS (IM); coordinate with specific fungal terms (ANTIGENS, FUNGAL, etc) if pertinent

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History Note

1992

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Previous Indexing

  • Protozoa (1968-1991)
  • Sporozoea (1966-1991)

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  1. B01w.300w.360w.500.500.100.400w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nosema. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016818. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016818
  2. Nosema. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosema_(microsporidian)
  3. Nosema. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2708701