Table 2.
Results (PCR, Culture) | |||||||
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Location | Type | Distance from Release | Background | 12 hrs | 24 hrs | 48 hrs | 72 hrs |
1 | Subway | 0 km | − | +,+ | +,+ | +,+ | − |
2 | Outdoor | 2.45 km | − | +, NG | +, NG | +,+ | − |
3 | Outdoor | 3.15 km | − | − | +,+ | − | +, NG |
4 | Subway | 3.45 km | − | − | +,+ | − | − |
Note. The number in the first column corresponds to the locations shown in Figure 2.+indicates the sample produced a PCR positive;−indicates it did not amplify. If the sample amplified, it was subsequently cultured. A second+indicates the culture was positive; NG indicates no growth of B. amyloliquefaciens–type colonies was observed.