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Results of Diagnostic Tests for Fungal Pathogens on Specimens Obtained at the Time of Surgical Intervention in Patients With Spinal and Paraspinal Fungal Infection
| Diagnostic Test | Number Tested | Number Positive (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hyphae on pathology | 113 | 59 (52.2) |
| Fungal culture | 115 | 17 (14.8) |
| Tissue PCR | 49 | 20 (40.81) |
Abbreviation: PCR, polymerase chain reaction.
