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. 2014 Jan 8;90(1):89–95. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.13-0407

Table 1.

Results of ongoing LF surveillance in Togo from 2010 to 2011

Location of sample collection Surveillance method Samples anticipated* Samples tested (% of anticipated) Samples positive (% of tested)
Hospital laboratories Nocturnal thick blood smear 9,840 6,509 (66) 1 (0.02)
Dispensaries Filter paper blood spot (ELISA) 2,880 2,183 (76) 0 (0.00)
Total 12,720 8,692 (68) 1 (0.01)
*

The number of samples expected if all participating surveillance locations had submitted 100% of requested samples.