Canonical Correspondence Analysis, Kruskal Wallis multiple comparison of mean ranks for all groups, frequency tables with Chi-Square tests and indicator species analysis were used.
Immunostrip tests and indicator plant inoculations established that the systemic necrosis symptoms were caused by a tobamovirus, most likely tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) or tomato mosaic virus (ToMV).
The core tests and their respective indicator pathogens are selected from the IHR immediately notifiable list, the WHO Top Ten Causes of Death in low-income countries (www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs310/en/index.html), and tests and indicator pathogens selected by the country on the basis of major national public health concern (Table 2).
The path and factor approaches differ noticeably in regard to procedure, testing, and indicators.
School functioning and adjustment is assessed in terms of grades, standardized test scores from state or provincial testing, and indicators of disciplinary action and school absences.
Overall effects were tested and indicator variables were used to assess the associations between risk and non-risk genotypes.
"There has been a selection of microbiology tests, sanitary and chemical tests, and identification indicators," the watchdog said.
Also the relationship with nutritional status, performance tests and biological indicators will be investigated.
To address this gap, the INRUD-IAA group has developed and pilot tested methods and indicators to assess adherence at health facilities using patient interviews and the types of routine data available in these settings, which are reported in a companion publication[ 15].
Based on the critical analysis of the Sri Lankan MoH WHO study, we recommend the following: 1) Further evaluate the CKDu case definition and refine medical testing procedures, as needed – For the benefit of future studies, it is important that Jayatilake et al. detail the sensitivity and specificity of their CKDu medical testing procedures and indicators.
