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. 1993 Nov;31(11):3044–3045. doi: 10.1128/jcm.31.11.3044-3045.1993

Multiple stool examinations for ova and parasites and rate of false-negative results.

H Marti ¹, J C Koella ¹

PMCID: PMC266208 PMID: 8263196

Abstract

A mathematical model that shows the relationship between the number of stool examinations for ova and parasites and the rate of false-negative results is described. An analysis of 1,869 patients with three stool examinations revealed various sensitivities for different parasites.

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