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Comparison of RDT detection of Plasmodium falciparum infections against PCR as the gold standard for all mass drug administration cohort samples with results for both tests
| PCR+ | PCR− | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| RDT+ | 503 | 446 | 53.0% PPV |
| RDT− | 425 | 30,117 | 98.6% NPV |
| 54.2% sensitivity | 98.5% specificity | – |
PPV = positive predictive value; NPV = negative predictive value; RDT = rapid diagnostic test.
