EVALUATION AND COMPARISON OF ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY (EIA) AND ACID FAST STAINING WITH CONFIRMATION BY IMMUNOFLUORESCENT ANTIBODY ASSAY FOR DETECTION OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM SPECIES IN INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN.

Introduction: Cryptosporidiosis is prevalent world wide, causing a variety of problems ranging from acute, self-limiting diarrhea to fatal cases in immunocompromised persons, particulary those with acquired immunodeficiency (AIDS).Diagnosis of Cryptosporidium is made by identification of oocysts in stool specimens.The detection is most commonly mad

Infestations of stored-product pests cause significant losses of agricultural produce every year.Despite various environmental and health risks, chemical insecticides are now a ready-to-use solution for pest control.Against this background and in the context of Integrated Pest Management research, the present study focuses on the potential insectic

The COVID-19 pandemic has re-focused attention on mechanisms that lead to zoonotic disease spillover and spread.Commercial wildlife trade, and associated markets, are recognized mechanisms for zoonotic disease emergence, resulting in a growing global conversation around reducing human disease risks from spillover associated with hunting, trade, and

Biodiversity across the globe are facing major threats to their ecological balance as a result of invasion by non-native species.In an endeavour to beautify our gardens with exotic species, several alien plants have been imported to the areas beyond their natural geographical range.Many of them are highly invasive and have deleterious impact on the