Molecular and morphological data permit a rational subdivision of the paraphyletic Isospora into 2 apparently monophyletic groups of parasites, i.e., Isospora and Cystoisospora. Atoxoplasma was determined to be a junior objective synonym for Isospora. Tetrasporozoic, diplosporocystic oocysts possessing Stieda bodies in their sporocysts belong to Isospora (Eimeriidae) and have been described principally from the feces of birds. Tetrasporozoic, diplosporocystic oocysts without Stieda bodies in their sporocysts belong to Cystoisospora (Sarcocystidae).
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1 June 2005
The Genus Atoxoplasma () as a Junior Objective Synonym of the Genus Isospora () Species Infecting Birds and Resurrection of Cystoisospora () as the Correct Genus for Isospora Species Infecting Mammals
J. R. Barta,
M. D. Schrenzel,
R. Carreno,
B. A. Rideout
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