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Table 3 Ability of collaborating physicians to predict HIV serological status from clinical assessment of HIV disease

From: Clinical characteristics and initial management of patients with tuberculous pericarditis in the HIV era: the Investigation of the Management of Pericarditis in Africa (IMPI Africa) registry

 

HIV Serological Status

Clinical HIV Disease

Positive

Negative

 

Yes

40

5

45

No

13

38

51

 

53

43

96

  1. Sensitivity: 40/53 = 75.5%
  2. Specificity: 38/43 = 88.4%
  3. Positive predictive value: 40/45 = 88.9%
  4. Negative predictive value: 38/51 = 74.5%
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BMC Infectious Diseases

ISSN: 1471-2334

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