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Comparison of real-time and conventional PCR assay and culture results obtained with 139 samples
| Result(s) by test(s) performed | No. (%) positive |
|---|---|
| Real-time PCR and culture positive, conventional PCR negative | 5 (4) |
| Real-time PCR and conventional PCR positive, culture negative | 27 (19) |
| Positive by all 3 methods | 14 (10) |
| All conventional PCR positive | 41 (29) |
| All culture positive | 19 (14) |
| All real-time PCR positive | 65 (47) |
| Real-time PCR positive only | 19 (14) |
