Table 2 Comparison of semi quantitative culture and RT-PCR results
Culture result | RT-PCR positive (Cq =  < 35) (n = 124) | RT-PCR negative (Cq > 35) (n-160) |
|---|---|---|
No S. pneumoniae isolated (n = 167) | 21 (12.6%) | 146 (87.4%) |
Heavy growth of S. pneumoniae isolated (n = 31) | 31 (100%) | 0 |
Moderate growth of S. pneumoniae isolated (n = 27) | 25 (92.6%) | 2 (7.4%) |
Scanty growth of S. pneumoniae isolated (n = 59) | 47 (79.7%) | 12 (20.3%) |