TABLE 1.
Cumulative results of nested PCR, serology, microscopy, and culture examinations of 681 sets of canine samples collected from October 2002 to May 2005
| No. of samples | BM n-PCR | IFAT | BM microscopy | LN culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310 | − | − | − | − |
| 176 | + | − | − | − |
| 175 | + | + | + | + |
| 15 | + | − | + | + |
| 5 | + | + | − | − |
| No. positive | 371 | 180 | 190 | 190 |
| % positivea | 54.5 | 26.4 | 27.9 | 27.9 |
| Sensitivity (%)b | 100 | 48.5 | 51.2 | 51.2 |
a
Percentage of positive samples over total samples analyzed using the indicated method.
b
Percentage of positive samples with the indicated method over total positive samples with at least one method.