Case Reports Microbiology 2023 Exercise 3: Microsporidia: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnostic Considerations

Author

Anisha Misra, PhD

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio

Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists
Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants,  Laboratory Directors and Educators

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

·         discuss the morphologic and phylogenetic features of microsporidia;

·         detail the clinical presentation for a patient presenting with microsporidia;

·         discuss microsporidia infections in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts;

·         detail the diagnostic testing for microsporidia, including specialized stains required in parasitology and pathology; and

·         describe clinical presentation and treatment based on the microsporidia species.