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| Laboratory tests (n = 168) | Positive result n (%) | Negative result n (%) | Not carried out or contaminated n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parasitological | |||
| - Direct search (smear slide) | 43 (25.6) | 42 (25.0) | 83 (49.4) |
| - In vivo culture | 20 (11.9) | 23 (13.7) | 125 (74.4) |
| - In vitro culture | 14 (8.3) | 5 (3.0) | 149 (88.7) |
| Molecular | |||
| - Conventional PCR | 92 (54.8) | 55 (32.7) | 21 (12.5) |
