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Overall LoD technique performance for individual STH species (n = 518).
| STH Species | Strongyle | Ascarid | Whipworm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 91.93% | 89.80% | 67.50% |
| Specificity | 60.71% | 94.46% | 95.19% |
| PPV | 79.36% | 62.86% | 54.00% |
| NPV | 82.07% | 98.88% | 97.22% |
PPV—positive predictive value; NPV—negative predictive value.
