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Analysis of three diagnostic tests used for evaluation of 273 patients that fulfilled criteria for cutaneous leishmaniasis
| Test | No. of positive (%) | No. of negative (%) | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | PPV (%) | NPV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smear | 238 (87.2) | 35 (12.8) | 88.8 | 100 | 100 | 68.4 |
| Microculture | 262 (96) | 11 (4.03) | 98.4 | 100 | 100 | 88.2 |
| kDNA PCR | 273 (100) | 0 (0) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
PPV positive predictive value, NPV negative predictive value
