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Performance of three PCR-based methods for Onchocerca volvulus diagnosis in skin snips
| Detection method | # Positive | % Positive (%) | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| qPCR-O150 | 224 | 47.5 | – |
| qPCR-MCA | 205 | 43.5 | 0.003 |
| O150-PCR ELISA | 127 | 27.0 | 0.0003 |
| Microscopy | 189 | 40.1 | 0.0003 |
McNemar’s test with Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons.
