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Sensitivity of the isolation procedures used in this study to isolate Bartonella sp. from valvular tissues of patients with Bartonella endocarditis
| Procedure (n)a | No. positive | % Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|
| Shell vial (27) | 12 | 44 |
| Agar (27) | 1 | 4 |
| Both (27) | 12 | 44 |
For each procedure used, n is the number of positive detections by genomic amplification or any culture procedure in any sample (overall positive). The significance (P) of shell vial versus agar is <0.0005.
