Table 1 The detection rates of major pathogenic bacteria in middle ear effusions using PCR in MAST-positive and -negative groups
| Bacterial species | No (%) of PCR-positive specimens in the MAST-positive group | No (%) of PCR-positive specimens in the MAST-negative group |
|---|---|---|
| S. pneumoniae | 6 (40.0 %) | 21 (53.9 %) |
| H. influenzae | 7 (46.7 %) | 10 (25.6 %) |
| M. catarrhalis | 3 (20.0 %) | 6 (15.4 %) |