Table 1.
Diagnostic methods for Strongyloides stercoralis detection during 2000–2005
| S. stercoralis positive n (%) | S. stercoralis negative n (%) | Total n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| mAPC | |||
| Positive | 137 (8.0) | 0 (0.0) | 137 (8.0) |
| Negative | 10 (0.6)* | 1,561 (91.4) | 1,571 (92.0) |
| Total | 147 (8.6) | 1,561 (91.4) | 1,708 (100) |
| BM | |||
| Positive | 115 (6.7) | 0 (0.0) | 115 (6.7) |
| Negative | 32 (1.9)† | 1,561 (91.4) | 1,593 (93.3) |
| Total | 147 (8.6) | 1,561 (91.4) | 1,708 (100) |
| FEA | |||
| Positive | 22 (1.6) | 0 (0.0) | 22 (1.6) |
| Negative | 69 (5.0) | 1,301 (93.5) | 1,370 (98.4) |
| Total | 91 (6.5) | 1,301 (93.5) | 1,392 (100) |
| DS | |||
| Positive | 20 (1.2) | 0 (0.0) | 20 (1.2) |
| Negative | 127 (7.4) | 1,561 (91.4) | 1,688 (98.8) |
| Total | 147 (8.6) | 1,561 (91.4) | 1,708 (100) |
BM = Baermann method; DS = direct smear; FEA = formalin-ethyl acetate; mAPC = modified agar plate culture.
*
Negative by mAPC but positive by BM.
†
Negative by BM but positive by mAPC.