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Comparative performance of real-time PCR with EV broths for detection of VRE
| Test and result | No. of specimens with the following result by real-time PCR with EV broth: |
|
|---|---|---|
| Positive | Negative | |
| Culture methods combined | ||
| Positive | 68 | 9 |
| Negative | 20 | 83 |
| Rectal swab PCR | ||
| Positive | 42 | 3 |
| Negative | 46 | 89 |
