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Comparison of diagnosis provided by direct examination, culture, and MPCR
| Direct examination | Culture | MPCR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| + |
+ |
+ |
n = 9 |
| + |
+ |
− |
n = 1 |
| + |
− |
+ |
n = 0 |
| + |
− |
− |
n = 1 |
| − |
+ |
+ |
n = 6 |
| − |
+ |
− |
n = 5 |
| − |
− |
+ |
n = 20 |
| − |
− |
− |
n = 11 |
| Total positive: 12 (23%) | Total positive: 21 (40%) | Total positive: 35 (66%)$,£ |
53 patients with a final diagnosis of pneumonia. $p <0.001 for DE vs. MPCR; £p =0.01 for C vs. MPCR.
