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Table 2 Prevalence of C. pneumoniae in CAD patients using NAATs.

From: Higher incidence of persistent chronic infection of Chlamydia pneumoniae among coronary artery disease patients in India is a cause of concern

NAATs

CAD Pt.

C.p +ve

(N = 91)

Healthy Control

C.p +ve

(N = 46)

P Value

nPCR

27 (29.67)

5 (10.86)

0.031*

Omp1snPCR

12 (13.18)

2 (4.3)

0.125

mPCR

6 (6.5)

0 (0)

0.08

  1. Figure in parenthesis indicates % positivity,
  2. C.p = C. pneumoniae,
  3. * Statistical significance of % positivity of C. pneumoniae in CAD patients compared to healthy controls.