Table 3. Phage sensitivity of Escherichia coli O126H27 compared to EAEC-PCRa.
| Phage sensitivityb | EAEC-PCR positive | EAEC-PCR negative | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive |
33 isolates |
1 isolate |
|
| Negative | 1 isolate | 11 isolates | |
aEAEC PCR, enteroaggregative Escherichia coli polymerase chain reaction. bSensitivity = 97%; specificity = 91%.