TABLE 2.
Recovery of Salmonella spp. from 508 stool specimens before and after enrichment in Muller-Kauffmann brotha
| Medium (step) | No. of true-positive isolates | No. of false-negative isolates | Sensitivity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAS (primary plating) | 19 | 1 | 95 |
| HEA (primary plating) | 16 | 4 | 80 |
| CAS (after enrichment) | 20 | 0 | 100 |
| HEA (after enrichment) | 20 | 0 | 100 |
A total of 20 isolates were recovered on at least one medium (sensitivity, 100%).