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Table 2 Results of the nasal swab PCR, faeces PCR and a combination of the tests classified by pathology score

From: A proof of concept study to assess the potential of PCR testing to detect natural Mycobacterium bovis infection in South American camelids

Pathology score

Samples tested

Nasal swab PCR positive

Faeces PCR positive

Either test positive

0

8

0

0

0

1

2

0

0

0

2

2

1

1

1

3

6

1

1

1

4

5

1

3

3

5

7

2

4

5

6

3

1

2

2

7

5

3

4

5

8

1

0

1

1

9

5

5

5

5

Total

44

14

21

23