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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; {Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis is made by microscopic identification of the oocysts in stool or tissue with acid-fast staining or direct immunofluorescence. Other diagnostic tests useful for the diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis include the ELISA and PCR.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis is made by microscopic identification of the oocysts in stool or tissue with acid-fast staining or direct immunofluorescence. Other diagnostic tests useful for the diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis include the following:
- Antigen-detection by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay or immunochromatographic tests can be used for the diagnosis.
- Molecular methods such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are helpful in confirmation of the diagnosis and have high sensitivity.
- Cryptosporidial enteritis also can be diagnosed from small sections from intestinal biopsy.