Comparison of Two Methods in the Detection of Cryptosporidium in Pigs in Ogun State, Nigeria

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Comparison of Two Methods in the Detection of Cryptosporidium in Pigs in Ogun State, Nigeria

Akinkuotu Olufemi Ambrose
Akinkuotu Olufemi Ambrose Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Jacobs Eniope Bamidele
Jacobs Eniope Bamidele
Okwelum Ngozi
Okwelum Ngozi
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Two diagnostic methods, a modified Kinyoun’s acid-fast staining technique and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), for the detection of Cryptosporidium spp. in porcine faeces were compared regarding their sensitivities. Of the 209 faecal samples examined, Cryptosporidium spp. was detected significantly higher (p

Comparison of Two Methods in the Detection of Cryptosporidium in Pigs in Ogun State, Nigeria

Two diagnostic methods, a modified Kinyoun’s acid-fast staining technique and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), for the detection of Cryptosporidium spp. in porcine faeces were compared regarding their sensitivities. Of the 209 faecal samples examined, Cryptosporidium spp. was detected significantly higher (p<0.05) by ELISA (31.1%) than the acidfast staining method (16.3%). The sensitivities of the ELISA and acid-fast staining techniques were 100.0% and 52.3% respectively. The ELISA is therefore a preferable method than microscopy for detection of Cryptosporidium spp.

Akinkuotu Olufemi Ambrose
Akinkuotu Olufemi Ambrose Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Jacobs Eniope Bamidele
Jacobs Eniope Bamidele
Okwelum Ngozi
Okwelum Ngozi

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Akinkuotu Olufemi Ambrose. 2015. “. Global Journal of Medical Research – G: Veterinary Science & Medicine GJMR-G Volume 15 (GJMR Volume 15 Issue G1): .

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Comparison of Two Methods in the Detection of Cryptosporidium in Pigs in Ogun State, Nigeria

Akinkuotu Olufemi Ambrose
Akinkuotu Olufemi Ambrose Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Jacobs Eniope Bamidele
Jacobs Eniope Bamidele
Okwelum Ngozi
Okwelum Ngozi

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