Multilocus genetic analysis of Cryptosporidium isolates from Saudi Arabia.

A total of 35 Cryptosporidium positive samples were collected from children in Jeddah city. The samples were microscopically examined with Ziehl Neelsen (ZN) and Auramin phenol (AP) staining methods. Cryptosporidium antigen was detected in the faecal samples by using the Cryptosporidium ELISA kit.