👉 Microsporidia are single-celled organisms that infect livestock, causing diseases such as fasciitis and bovine spongiform encephalopathy. They primarily feed on the gut microbiota of animals, specifically the symbiotic bacteria in the small intestine. These microorganisms, known as spores, contain a spherical capsule or cell wall that is responsible for their ability to grow and spread rapidly through the animal's bloodstream.
