TABLE 1.

Comparison of PCRs targeting IS2404, using samples obtained by punch biopsy and FNA, of culture, and of microscopy for AFB for 43 patients with suspected M. ulcerans disease

Test and result	No. of samples with punch biopsy PCR result		Sensitivity (% [95% CI])
	Positive	Negative
FNA-PCR
Positive	37	0	86 (72-94)
Negative	6	0
Culture
Positive	19	0	44 (29-60)
Negative	24	0
Microscopy
Positive	11	0	26 (14-41)
Negative	32	0