Table 5. Comparison of LAMP and PCR detection rates in rat kidney samples.
Sample origin | Suspected leptospirosis outbreak area |
High-risk area |
---|---|---|
Number of samples tested | 88 | 62 |
Positive by secY LAMP, n (%) | 31 (35.2) | 25 (40.3) |
Positive by secY PCR, n (%) | 19 (21.6) | 9 (14.5) |