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All results for four diagnostic methods in terms of overall detection rate, sensitivity, specificity and positive and negative predictive values
| Diagnostic method | Detection rate (%) | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Positive predictive value (%) | Negative predictive value (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOH | 51 | 85 | 100 | 100 | 82 |
| Fluorescent staining | 62 | 97 | 89 | 93 | 95 |
| Culture | 43 | 72 | 100 | 100 | 71 |
| PCR | 50 | 78 | 90 | 92 | 74 |
