Progression to chronic chagasic cardiomyopathy in relation to parasitemia by PCR assay
| Outcome | Total (n=56) | PCR positive (n=11) | PCR negative (n=45) | RR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data are n (%). | ||||
| CI, confidence interval; PCR, polymerase chain reaction; RR, relative risk. | ||||
| Progression (%) | 12 (21.4) | 6 (54.55) | 6 (13.33) | 4.09 (1.6 to 9.85) |
| No progression (%) | 44 (78.6) | 5 (45.45) | 39 (86.67) | |