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Comparison of the results of PCR ELISA and selective culture on CCDA for the detection of C. jejuni and C. coli in environmental waters after enrichment culture
| Sample type | No. of samples | No. of positive samples
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
| PCR ELISAa | Cultureb | ||
| Pond water | 36 | 28 | 30 |
| Canal water | 8 | 5 | 6 |
| Brook water | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| Lake water | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Seawater | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Dock water | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 69 | 43 | 43 |
PCR ELISA positive with one or more probes.
Positive for C. jejuni or C. coli on subculture onto selective agar media.
