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Comparison of qPCR and multiplex PCR techniques for detection of Plasmodium falciparum sporozoites in salivary glands of Anopheles gambiae
| Salivary glands samples | qPCR positive | qPCR negative | Total | Sensitivity | Specificity | Kappa (κ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PCR positive |
217 |
0 |
217 (60%) |
100% |
60% |
0.63 |
|
PCR negative |
59 |
88 |
147 (40%) |
|
|
|
| Total | 276 (76%) | 88 (24%) | 364 (100%) |
McNemar test: qPCR vs multiplex PCR, P <0.001.
