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Comparison of the sensitivities of the two methods used to isolate Bartonella sp. from the blood of bacteremic homeless patients
| Procedure (n)a | No. positive | % Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood plating (49) | 5 | 10 |
| Blood culture broth plating (49) | 48 | 98 |
| Both (49) | 49 | 100 |
For each procedure used, n is the number of positive detections by any culture procedure (overall positive). The significance (P) of whole blood versus blood culture broth is <10−7.
