Parasitological and immunological avaliation of the infection occurrence of Cryptosporidium in puppies of dogs

• Grant number: 12/09920-2
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: September 01, 2012
• End date: August 31, 2013
• Field of knowledge: Agronomical Sciences - Veterinary Medicine - Preventive Veterinary Medicine
• Principal Investigator: Katia Denise Saraiva Bresciani
• Grantee: Ana Elisa Gregui Watanabe Marques
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária (FMVA). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Araçatuba. Araçatuba , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Cryptosporidiosis has a worldwide distribution and can affect animals and humans, especially young and immunosuppressed. This research project aims to evaluate the occurrence of infection in puppies of dogs. To verify the removal of oocysts, the feces will be examined by Kinyoun modified technique. Subsequently, all samples will be subjected to ELISA test for detection Cryptosporidium spp. Statistical analysis will consist of the chi-square test to verify the association of that enteroparasite regarding gender, race, and age of animals examined.(AU)