Table 1 Comparison of qPCR and multiplex PCR techniques for detection of Plasmodium falciparum sporozoites in salivary glands of Anopheles gambiae
Salivary glands samples | qPCR positive | qPCR negative | Total | Sensitivity | Specificity | Kappa (κ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCR positive | 217 | 0 | 217 (60%) | 100% | 60% | 0.63 |
PCR negative | 59 | 88 | 147 (40%) | |||
Total | 276 (76%) | 88 (24%) | 364 (100%) |