Table 6.
Fecal and serology results in cases and controls. The p-value for statistical significance was corrected for the number of analyses (n = 4) according to Bonferroni, i.e., p < 0.01 (0.05/4).
| Investigated Parameter | Cases n (%) | Controls n (%) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPG a level LOW | 93 (67.9%) | 92 (67.1%) | 0.92 |
| EPG a level MEDIUM | 19 (13.9%) | 25 (18.2%) | |
| EPG a level HIGH | 25 (18.3%) | 20 (14.6%) | |
| S. vulgaris PCR | 7 (5.2%) | 8 (5.8%) | 0.80 |
| S. vulgaris ELISA | 75 (61.5%) | 86 (62.8%) | 0.83 |
| A. perfoliata | 17 (12.4%) | 26 (19.0%) | 0.14 |
a EPG, eggs per gram of feces.