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Positivity of Shigella in Cases and Controls by Both Culture and Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction in the Vaccine Impact on Diarrhea in Africa Study, The Gambia (2015–2018)
| Test | Cases, % | Controls, % |
|---|---|---|
| Stool culture | 12.9 | 2.2 |
| Positive (Ct <35) | 45.9 | 30.2 |
| Attributable to Shigella | 30.8 | |
Source: Kasumba et al [14].
Abbreviation: Ct, cycle threshold.
