Detection of Cryptosporidium in stool samples of immunocompromised patients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cryptosporidium species is the most common opportunistic enteric parasite encountered in the immunocompromised patients. Considering the need to diagnose them early relies mostly on rapid tests such as antigen detection by immunochromatographic test (ICT), ELISA, and microscopy. However, the sensitivity and specificity varies with different methods and different kits used. This study was conducted to determine the intestinal parasitic profile in immunocompromised patients and to assess the diagnostic accuracy of the ICT using ImmunoCard STAT kit in detecting Cryptosporidium spp.

Materials and methods

The patients in this study were divided into two groups: one group was immunocompromised patients (n = 73) and the other was nonimmunocompromis

SUBMITTER: Vanathy K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5369273 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jan-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature