Table 3 GWC/PCR in AH in confirmed OT according to the onset of symptoms and the treatment before sampling

Duration of symptoms before sampling in days. Mean ± SD.

Number of patients with data and results of test (n)

48.6 ± 51

n = 8

55.2 ± 67

n = 12

163 ± 160

n = 2

Duration treatment before sampling (days). Mean ± SD.

Number of patients with data and results of test (n)

17.3 ± 11.3

n = 6

21.2 ± 18.3

n = 5

-

n = 0