Table 3 Analysis of natural samples for enterotoxin B through real-time IPCR (RT-IPCR)
Sample type | No. of samples SEB positive for RT-IPCR assay | No. of samples SEB positive for PCR assay |
|---|---|---|
Milk (n = 10) | 4 | 4 |
Cheese (n = 10) | 3 | 3 |
Ice cream (n = 10) | 5 | 5 |
Chicken (n = 10) | 3 | 3 |
Pastries (n = 5) | 2 | 2 |
Total (n= 45) | 17 | 17 |