Table 2 Positivity rate detected by the different diagnostics at the screening and during follow-up
Test | All samples (N = 497) | Screening samples (N = 249) | Followup samples (N = 248) |
|---|---|---|---|
Microscopy positive | 93 (18.7%) | 84 (33.7%) | 9 (3.6%) |
RDT positive | 145 (29.2%) | 112 (45.0%) | 33 (13.3%) |
uRDT positive | 158 (31.8%) | 123 (49.4%) | 35 (14.1%) |
qPCR positive | 158 (31.8%) | 130 (52.2%) | 28 (11.3%) |