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Status of PCR, blood culture, and Widal test and mean duration of illness in suspected cases of typhoid fever
| No. of cases (%) | Nested PCR | Blood culture | Widal test | Mean duration of illness (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 (21) | + | + | + | 9.5 |
| 25 (44) | + | − | + | 9.1 |
| 4 (7) | − | − | + | 7.5 |
| 11 (19) | + | − | − | 5.3 |
| 5 (9) | + | + | − | 3.7 |
| All cases | ||||
| 57 (100) | 53 | 17 | 41 |
