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. 2016 Feb 22;10(2):e0004472. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004472

Table 4. Clinical characteristics of the samples tested in this study.

Characteristic Value
Cases—Sample type
 Suspected–serum 44
 Corpses–oral swab 56
 Total 100
Female sex no. a 34/71
Age a
 Range 8 months– 85 years
 Mean ± SD 30.0 ± 20.4
Regions a, b 5

a Individual information was defined for 71 of 100 cases included in this study.

bThe samples used in this study were collected in Conakry and the surrounding prefectures, Boffa, Dubréka, Forécariah, and Mali.