Table 2. Prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis infection obtained by Urine-based DNA detection and NIE-ELISA serology and coprology.
Diagnostic test | Number positive | Number negative | Total | % Prevalence (95% CI) |
---|---|---|---|---|
DNA | 110 | 249 | 359 | 30.4 (25.6–35.4) |
NIE-ELISA | 134 | 225 | 359 | 36.7 (28.6–38.6) |
Stool | 30 | 329 | 359 | 8.4 (5.5–11.2) |