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Comparison of bacterial culture and quantitative PCR (qPCR) for the detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae
| Culture-positive (%) | Culture-negative (%) | Total (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| qPCR-positive (%) | 84 (25.4) | 57 (17.2) | 141 (42.6) |
| qPCR-negative (%) | 7 (2.1) | 183 (55.3) | 190 (57.4) |
| Total | 91 (27.5) | 241 (72.8) | 331 (100) |
