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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Parasitology
    • Reproductive Biology
    • Immunology

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    • Encephalitozoon cuniculi is an intracellular microsporidian parasite.
    • This parasite can cause significant health issues in various animal species.
    • The transmission routes of Encephalitozoon cuniculi, particularly during pregnancy, are not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine if Encephalitozoon cuniculi can cross the placental barrier.
    • To assess the risk of congenital infection in offspring from infected mothers.

    Main Methods:

    • Laboratory rabbits and mice were used as animal models.
    • Animals were experimentally infected with Encephalitozoon cuniculi.
    • Infections were administered at three distinct stages of gestation.

    Main Results:

    • No evidence of Encephalitozoon cuniculi in fetal tissues was detected.
    • No signs of congenital infection were observed in the offspring.
    • Transplacental transmission of the parasite could not be demonstrated.

    Conclusions:

    • Encephalitozoon cuniculi does not appear to cross the placenta in rabbits and mice.
    • Congenital transmission is unlikely in these species under the experimental conditions.
    • Further research may be needed to confirm these findings in other host species.