Table 4 Diagnosis and Treatment Changes Based on PCR: Vitreous
Pre-sampling Groups | Total number | Diagnosis changed based on PCR (n) | Treatment changed based on PCR (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
High clinical suspicion for negative PCR results | 13 | 0 | 0 |
High clinical suspicion for an etiology secondary to HSV, VZV, CMV, Toxoplasmosis or M. tb. | 12 | 3 | 4 |
Unknown etiology, possibly secondary to an infectious agent tested for by PCR | 18 | 8 | 5 |