TABLE 5.
Comparison of the sensitivities of culture for the diagnosis of B. henselae infection in three clinical syndromesa
| Syndrome | No. genomic detection positive and isolation positive | No. genomic detection positive and isolation negative |
|---|---|---|
| BA | 10 | 26 |
| Endocarditis | 4 | 3 |
| CSD | 3 | 20 |
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Data regarding CSD and endocarditis patients were obtained during this study, whereas data regarding BA patients have been drawn from both this study and previously reported cases (4, 7, 20, 21, 30, 41, 52, 54, 55, 57). Culture sensitivity for BA and endocarditis groups combined was 33%; culture sensitivity for the CSD group was 13%. The values for the BA and endocarditis groups were significantly different from those for the CSD group (P = 0.084).