title: Detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts in canine fecal samples by immunofluorescence assay.
abstract: Fecal samples were collected from 257 dogs in four areas in Korea during the period of January 1996 to November 1997 and examined by immunofluorescence assay for Cryptosporidium oocysts using a commercial diagnostic kit (Meridian Diagnostics, Cincinnati, Ohio). Of the 257 samples, 25 (9.7%) were positive for Cryptosporidium. Differences were noted in the prevalence of canine cryptosporidiosis in both areas and dog types. The results provide a further evidence of environmental contamination and widespread distribution of the parasite in Korea.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Animal Science, Kangwon National University, Chunchon, Korea.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Wee
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003457:Cryptosporidiosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000469:parasitology; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000469:parasitology; D004285:Dogs; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D007723:Korea / Q000453:epidemiology; D010270:Parasite Egg Count / Q000379:methods; D015995:Prevalence