Project Number: 1265-32000-073-15
Project Type: Trust

Start Date: Apr 01, 1999
End Date: Mar 31, 2004

Objective:
To develop diagnostic methods for detecting cryptosporidium parvum in water using molecular and immunological technologies. Dr. Jim Trout will also work on the project.

Approach:
Four different types of technology will be studied to develop detection reagents for Cryptosporidium parvum in water. These technologies are: polymerase chain reaction (PCR), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), cell culture, and fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH).

Project Team

Jenkins, Mark Fayer, Ronald Higgins, James

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003   FY 2002   FY 2001   FY 2000   FY 1999

Related National Programs

Food Safety, (animal and plant products) (108)