Table 5.
Characteristics of the standard curves linking “Ct” values of MU targets and corresponding bacterial loads (MU Agy99 serial dilutions).
| MU targets | Regression coefficient (R2) | Regression equation (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS2404 | 0.9955 | Y = 9.6569 − 0.2396X | 0.000008 |
| KR-B | 0.9968 | Y = 10.9682 − 0.2592X | 0.000004 |
Independent variable, Ct values (cycle threshold); dependent variable, log10 MU (CFU/ml).