Comparison between the prospect cryptosporidium microtiter assay and the immunofluorescent test in the diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis

ABSTRACT

The immunofluorescent test utilizing rabbit antisera against cryptosporidium oocysts isolated from dairy calves was compared with the prospect cryptosporidium microtiter commercial assay, which is an enzyme immunoassay utilizing monospecific antibody to cryptosporidium specific antigen [CSA]. The former test proved to be more sensitive than the latter one in diagnosing human cases positive for cryptosporidiosis by the modified acid fast stain