Serological detection of cryptosporidiosis among Filipino cancer patients

Information on cryptosporidiosis in the Philippines is limited. To date, the disease is not routinely diagnosed in the country's medical institutions. To this end, a total of 53 Filipino cancer patients were surveyed for cryptosporidiosis using an indirect immunofluorescent antibody test. Fifte...

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Published in:Parasitology research (1987) 2005-12, Vol.98 (1), p.75-76
Main Authors: Rivera, Windell L, Yason, John Anthony D L, Rivera, Pilarita T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Antibodies, Protozoan - blood
Cryptosporidiosis - complications
Cryptosporidiosis - diagnosis
Cryptosporidiosis - immunology
Cryptosporidium - cytology
Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Indirect
Humans
Microscopy, Fluorescence
Microscopy, Phase-Contrast
Neoplasms - complications
Philippines
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Summary:Information on cryptosporidiosis in the Philippines is limited. To date, the disease is not routinely diagnosed in the country's medical institutions. To this end, a total of 53 Filipino cancer patients were surveyed for cryptosporidiosis using an indirect immunofluorescent antibody test. Fifteen patients (28.3%) were found to be positive for antibodies against Cryptosporidium. This study contributes to a better understanding of the incidence of cryptosporidiosis in the country.
ISSN:0932-0113
1432-1955
DOI:10.1007/s00436-005-0014-x