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The results of PCR and microscopy in detection of E. histolytica, E. dispar and E. moshkovskii complex
| PCR* | Microscopy | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive (%) | Negative (%) | ||
| Positive | 10 (83.3) | 2(16.7) | 12 (100.0) |
| Negative | 11 (61.1) | 7 (38.9) | 18 (100) |
| Total | 21 (70.0) | 9 (30.0) | 30 (100) |
Sensitivity 47.6%, specificity 77.7%, PPV 83.3%, NPV 38.9%, p=0.022 (McNemar test)
