Table 2.
Comparison of total number of larvae detected by Harada-Mori culture and by real-time PCR*
Stool samples | No worms/culture | No. positive cultures | No. real-time PCR positive (Ct range) |
---|---|---|---|
119 | None | 0 | 1 (32) |
32 | Low (1–5) | 32 | 5 (36–38) |
4 | Moderate (5–10) | 4 | 4 (30–35) |
5 | High (> 10) | 5 | 5 (23–29) |
Total = 160 | 41 | 15 |
PCR = polymerase chain reaction; Ct = cycle threshold.