Table 3 Comparison of different methods for the detection of positive cases
From: Bacterial meningitis in children under 15 years of age in Nepal
Method | No. of specimens | No. of positive cases (%) |
|---|---|---|
Gram staining | 252 | 18 (7.2) |
Culture | 252 | 18 (7.2) |
Latex agglutination | 252 | 14 (5.6) |