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Table 3 Accuracy of pathogen detection during septic episodes using PCR and microbiological blood culture (MC)

From: Prospective comparison of a PCR assay and a microbiological culture technique for identification of pathogens from blood and non-blood samples in septic patients

Septic episodes (n = 87)

MC (−)

MC (+)

Total

PCR (−)

17 (20)

3 (3)

20 (23)

PCR (+)

27 (31)

40 (46)

67 (77)

Total

44 (51)

43 (49)

87

  1. Data given as number (percent) of cases
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Journal of Intensive Care

ISSN: 2052-0492