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Results of ResPlex I assay testing of 49 NP swabs positive for three bacterial pathogens by real-time PCR
| Organism (no. of patients) | % Positive (no. positive/no. tested) by ResPlex I assay |
|---|---|
| S. pneumoniae (n = 16) | 81 (13/16) |
| C. pneumoniae (n = 10) | 50 (5/10) |
| M. pneumoniae (n = 39) | 59 (23/39) |
| Multiple agentsa (n = 16) | 44 (7/16) |
Multiple pathogens detected in a single specimen included combinations of C. pneumoniae, M. pneumoniae, and S. pneumoniae.
