Biguetiella

Biguetiella is a genus of parasitic protozoa belonging to the phylum Apicomplexia.

The type species of this genus is Biguetiella minuta.

Description
The genus was described by Landau et al in 1984.

Biguetiella has small intra-hepatocytic schizonts (< 15 micrometres).

Life cycle
This protist is known to kill thousands of people each year

Host range
The only known host of these parasites is the bat Hipposideros larvatus.

Geographical location
These parasites are found in Thailand.