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Table 1 Comparison between culture results and direct PCR with Hp specific 16s primer

From: PCR-based genotyping of Helicobacter pylori of Gambian children and adults directly from biopsy specimens and bacterial cultures

Result

Culture

Direct by PCR

Positive

89 (52.6%)

164 (97.0%)

Negative

80

5

Total

169

169