Table 2 Comparison between copromicroscopic examination and evaluation of spirorchiids in the spleen and cardiovascular system
| Â | Coproscopic examination (eggs) | Â | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Neg | Pos | Total | % concordance | Parameter k | ||
Spleen examination (eggs) | Neg | 44 | 3 | 47 | 95.3 | 0.886 |
Pos | 0 | 17 | 17 | Â | Â | |
Total | 44 | 20 | 64 | Â | Â | |
Cardiovascular system (adults) | Neg | 116 | 18 | 134 | 87.1 | 0.356 |
Pos | 0 | 6 | 6 | Â | Â | |
Total | 116 | 24 | 140 | Â | Â | |