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randy oliver
>Does Nosema ceranae contaminate the comb? How?
N apis clearly contaminates the comb when confined bees defecate within
the hive. N ceranae does not typically cause such dysentery.
I haven't yet seen any study that has shown the N ceranae contaminates
the comb, as does N apis. It very well may, but haven't seen supporting
evidence.
Dr Raquel Martin-Hernandez found spores in corbicular pollen, so it
might persist in stored pollen.
Randy Oliver
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