Evaluation of immunofluorescence microscopy and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in detection of Cryptosporidium and Giardia infections in asymptomatic dogs
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The performance of immunoflourscence microscopy (IF) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in canine feces was evaluated. IF and Cryptosporidium ELISA detected 105 oocysts/g, while the detection limit for Guardia ELISA was 104 cysts/g. The Cryptosporidium ELISA showed 94% specificity but only 71% sensitivity. The Guardia ELISA correlated well with IF (sensitivity 100%, specificity 96%) and was capable of detecting animal specific Guardia duodenalis genotypes.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Veterinary Parasitology |
Vol/bind | 145 |
Udgave nummer | 3-4 |
Sider (fra-til) | 345-348 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0304-4017 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2007 |
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