Encephalitozoon cuniculi

**Definition:** A species of parasitic FUNGI. This intracellular parasite is found in the BRAIN; HEART; and KIDNEYS of several MAMMALS. Transmission is probably by ingestion of the spores (SPORES, FUNGAL).

**Tree numbers:** - B01.300.360.500.500.100.175.175

**Synonyms:** - Nosema cuniculi