TABLE 3.
Parasite loads in blood, urine, and saliva of ALA and amebic colitis patientsa
| Patient group and sample | No. of positive samples | Mean CT (95% CI) | Median CT |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALA patients | |||
| Blood | 48 | 38.0 (36.7-39.2) | 37.6 |
| Urine | 75 | 38.2 (37.3-39.0) | 38.0 |
| Saliva | 66 | 37.5 (36.8-38.2) | 37.3 |
| Liver abscess pus | 98 | 28.7 (28.0-29.3) | 28.2 |
| Amebic colitis patients | |||
| Blood | 10 | 36.2 (35.0-37.4) | 35.5 |
| Urine | 17 | 37.5 (36.3-38.8) | 36.7 |
| Saliva | 18 | 37.8 (36.4-39.1) | 37.4 |
| Stool | 28 | 35.8 (34.3-37.5) | 36.2 |
a
Parasite loads were based on the CT, determined using quantitative PCR. CI, confidence interval.