Table 1 Trachoma grade and Ct infection load of clinical samples
FPC score | Total (% male) | Ct positive | Ct omcB mediana copies/swab (IQR)b | Human RPP30 median copies/swab (IQR)b |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Controls (N) | ||||
F0P0C0 | 82 (41 %) | 5/82 (6 %) | 345 (42–1078) | 19290 (13310–25810) |
TF cases: Breakdown by follicular score | ||||
F2 | 46 (48 %) | 20/46 (43.5 %) | 703 (370–25870) | 23900 (15670–39440) |
F3 | 35 (31 %) | 27/35 (77 %) | 6050 (1451–15350) | 35250 (19120–43250) |
TF cases: Breakdown by papillary hypertrophy score | ||||
P1 | 53 (38 %) | 22/53 (71 %) | 656 (433–5238) | 23280 (15380–34500) |
P2 | 22 (55 %) | 19/22 (86 %) | 12950 (3638–42880) | 37750 (21560–48560) |
P3 | 6 (17 %) | 6/6 (100 % | 11480 (4169–15720) | 43620 (37750–53440) |