Table 3 Contribution of RT-PCR/ anti-PT antibodies tests for diagnosis pertussis in household contacts
From: Pertussis in infants, in their mothers and other contacts in Casablanca, Morocco
IgG & IgA anti-PT | RT-PCR Ptx-Pr Positive in household contacts | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Negative | Positive | Total | |
Indication of recent infection | 12 | 43 | 55 |
No indication of B. pertussis infection | 62 | 18 | 80 |
Recent contact with B. pertussis | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Total | 75 | 65 | 140 |