Skip to main content
Erschienen in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases 3/2020

17.07.2020 | Original Article

Copro-microscopical and immunological diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis in Egyptian buffalo-calves with special reference to their cytokine profiles

verfasst von: Dina Aboelsoued, Seham H. M. Hendawy, Faten A. M. Abo-Aziza, Kadria N. Abdel Megeed

Erschienen in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases | Ausgabe 3/2020

Einloggen, um Zugang zu erhalten

Abstract

Cryptosporidiosis is considered to be one of the most devasting gastrointestinal diseases in calves. The aim of this study was to investigate Cryptosporidium parvum infection (C. parvum) in buffalo-calves with both copro-microscopic examination and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using two C. parvum prepared antigens with regards to their cytokines profile; interferon- γ (IFN-γ), interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-14 to achieve a proper diagnosis. All collected buffalo- calves’ fecal samples were examined by modified Ziehl–Neelsen staining technique. ELISA was performed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the two C. parvum prepared antigens; crude whole oocyst (CWO) and crude sonicated oocyst (CSO) in detection of anti-C. parvum IgG in buffalo-calves’ sera. As well, concentrations of INF-γ, IL-12 and IL-14 in the buffalo-calves’ serum samples were estimated. The results revealed that the overall parasitological incidence of cryptosporidiosis was 40%. However, the serological diagnosis by ELISA assay showed 53.75% and 27.5% when using CWO and CSO antigen, respectively. Also, the diagnostic efficacy parameters of both antigens; CWO and CSO showed a significant high specificity (83.3%) achieved by CSO antigen and a high sensitivity (71.8%) by CWO antigen. The levels of INF-γ, IL-12 and IL-14 were significantly increased in positive Cryptosporidium infected group by both coprological and serological assays followed by the group which was positive for cryptosporidiosis by copro-microscopic examination only. The present study concluded that a combination of coprological and serological examination with reference to the cytokines profile is needed for proper diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis in buffalo-calves.
Literatur
Zurück zum Zitat Bauer C, Steng G, Prevot F, Dorchies P (2002) Seroprevalence of Oestrus ovis infection in sheep in southwestern Germany. Vet Parasitol 110(1–2):137–143CrossRef Bauer C, Steng G, Prevot F, Dorchies P (2002) Seroprevalence of Oestrus ovis infection in sheep in southwestern Germany. Vet Parasitol 110(1–2):137–143CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Canals A, Pasquali P, Zarlenga DS, Fayer R, Almeria S, Gasbarre LC (1998) Local ileal cytokine responses in cattle during a primary infection with Cryptosporidium parvum. J Parasitol 84:125–130CrossRef Canals A, Pasquali P, Zarlenga DS, Fayer R, Almeria S, Gasbarre LC (1998) Local ileal cytokine responses in cattle during a primary infection with Cryptosporidium parvum. J Parasitol 84:125–130CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Current WL, Reese NC (1986) A comparison of endogenous development of three isolates of Cryptosporidium in suckling mice. J Protozool 33:98–108CrossRef Current WL, Reese NC (1986) A comparison of endogenous development of three isolates of Cryptosporidium in suckling mice. J Protozool 33:98–108CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Essa SH, Galila EM, Abdelwahab MG, Moustafa AM, Hamouda FK, El-Akabawy L (2014) Compare microscopy staining and polymerase chain reaction for diagnosis of cryptosporidium infection among Frisian calves in Minufiya governorate. BVMG 26(1):205–212 Essa SH, Galila EM, Abdelwahab MG, Moustafa AM, Hamouda FK, El-Akabawy L (2014) Compare microscopy staining and polymerase chain reaction for diagnosis of cryptosporidium infection among Frisian calves in Minufiya governorate. BVMG 26(1):205–212
Zurück zum Zitat Garcia LS (2001) Diagnostic Medical Parasitology, 4th edn. ASM, Washington, DC Garcia LS (2001) Diagnostic Medical Parasitology, 4th edn. ASM, Washington, DC
Zurück zum Zitat Henriksen SA, Pohlenz JF (1981) Staining of cryptosporidia by a modified Ziehl–Neelsen technique. Acta Vet Scand 22:594–596PubMed Henriksen SA, Pohlenz JF (1981) Staining of cryptosporidia by a modified Ziehl–Neelsen technique. Acta Vet Scand 22:594–596PubMed
Zurück zum Zitat Lowry OH, Rosebrough NJ, Farr AB, Randall RJ (1951) Protein measurement with the folin-phenol reagent. J Biol Chem 193:265–275PubMed Lowry OH, Rosebrough NJ, Farr AB, Randall RJ (1951) Protein measurement with the folin-phenol reagent. J Biol Chem 193:265–275PubMed
Zurück zum Zitat McNair NN, Mead JR (2013) CD4+ Effector and memory cell populations protect against Cryptosporidium Parvum infection. Microbes Infect 15:599–606CrossRef McNair NN, Mead JR (2013) CD4+ Effector and memory cell populations protect against Cryptosporidium Parvum infection. Microbes Infect 15:599–606CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Morsy GH, Abdel Megeed KN, Hammam AM, Seliem MME, Khalil FAM, Aboelsoued D (2014) Prevalence of Cryptosporidium infection in buffalo calves with special reference to urea and creatinine levels. Global Vet 13:662–667 Morsy GH, Abdel Megeed KN, Hammam AM, Seliem MME, Khalil FAM, Aboelsoued D (2014) Prevalence of Cryptosporidium infection in buffalo calves with special reference to urea and creatinine levels. Global Vet 13:662–667
Zurück zum Zitat O’Handley RM, Cockwill C, McAllister TA, Jelinski M, Morck DW, Olson ME (1999) Duration of naturally acquired giardiosis and cryptosporidiosis in dairy calves and their association with diarrhea. J Am Vet Med Assoc 214:391–396PubMed O’Handley RM, Cockwill C, McAllister TA, Jelinski M, Morck DW, Olson ME (1999) Duration of naturally acquired giardiosis and cryptosporidiosis in dairy calves and their association with diarrhea. J Am Vet Med Assoc 214:391–396PubMed
Zurück zum Zitat O’Donoghue PJ (1995) Cryptosporidium and cryptosporidiosis in man and animals. Int J Parasitol 25:139–195CrossRef O’Donoghue PJ (1995) Cryptosporidium and cryptosporidiosis in man and animals. Int J Parasitol 25:139–195CrossRef
Zurück zum Zitat Schreiber GH and Schreiber RD (2003) The interferon- γ. In: Thomson AW, Lotze MT (eds) Chapter 24, The cytokine handbook, 4th Ed. London. ISBN 0-12-689663-1 Schreiber GH and Schreiber RD (2003) The interferon- γ. In: Thomson AW, Lotze MT (eds) Chapter 24, The cytokine handbook, 4th Ed. London. ISBN 0-12-689663-1
Zurück zum Zitat Thomson S (2015) Cryptosporidiosis in farmed livestock. Ph.D. thesis. University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom Thomson S (2015) Cryptosporidiosis in farmed livestock. Ph.D. thesis. University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Zurück zum Zitat Whitmire WM, Harp JA (1991) Characterization of bovine cellular and serum antibody responses during infection by Cryptosporidium parvum. Infect Immun 65:185–190 Whitmire WM, Harp JA (1991) Characterization of bovine cellular and serum antibody responses during infection by Cryptosporidium parvum. Infect Immun 65:185–190
Metadaten
Titel
Copro-microscopical and immunological diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis in Egyptian buffalo-calves with special reference to their cytokine profiles
verfasst von
Dina Aboelsoued
Seham H. M. Hendawy
Faten A. M. Abo-Aziza
Kadria N. Abdel Megeed
Publikationsdatum
17.07.2020
Verlag
Springer India
Erschienen in
Journal of Parasitic Diseases / Ausgabe 3/2020
Print ISSN: 0971-7196
Elektronische ISSN: 0975-0703
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-020-01244-2

Weitere Artikel der Ausgabe 3/2020

Journal of Parasitic Diseases 3/2020 Zur Ausgabe

Leitlinien kompakt für die Innere Medizin

Mit medbee Pocketcards sicher entscheiden.

Seit 2022 gehört die medbee GmbH zum Springer Medizin Verlag

Update Innere Medizin

Bestellen Sie unseren Fach-Newsletter und bleiben Sie gut informiert.