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PCR and culture results of 180 tonsil samples collected in the surveillance period 2012–2015
| Result | PCRa | Culture |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | 19 | 7 |
| Negative | 146 | 173 |
| Inconclusive | 15 | 0 |
| Total | 180 | 180 |
aRT-PCR CT values ≤36 were classified as positive, CT values >36 and <40 were classified as inconclusive, and CT values ≥ 40 or no CT at all were classified as negative.
