Table 1. Values of priors and corresponding beta distributions used to estimate the test parameters in the diagnosis of Clonorchis sinensis.
Parameter | 95% probability ranges (%) | Beta (α, β) priordistribution | Source of priorprobabilities | |
Kato-Katz | Se | 0.90–1.00 | 71.25, 3.75 | Ref [12], [39] |
Sp | 0.75–1.00 | 23.625, 3.375 | Ref [12], [39] | |
ELISA | Se | 0.50–1.00 | 8.25, 2.75 | Ref [14], [40] |
Sp | 0.00–1.00 | 1,1 | Ref [14], [40] |
Se = sensitivity.
Sp = specificity.