Table 2.
Comparison between blood smear examination and PCR
Parameters | Animals screened | Positive for theileriosis | Negative for theileriosis |
---|---|---|---|
Blood smear | 155 | 34 | 121 |
PCR | 155 | 134 | 21 |
Variability of prevalence of theileriosis between the two methods was found to be significant (P < 0.05, 0.01), Chi Square value is 129.94