Table 5 Statistically significant results from Table 5, by PPV, 95% CI and OR for high contagiosity, and sensitivity and specificity. Assorted by OR
From: Clinical and imaging factors that can predict contagiousness of pulmonary tuberculosis
OR | 95% CI | PPV | Sensitivity | Specificity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Haemoptysis | 4.33 | 1,7–10,9 | 81% | 17% | 96% |
Cough | 3.00 | 1,8 − 4,9 | 67% | 58% | 69% |
Weight loss | 2.96 | 1,8 − 4,9 | 67% | 48% | 76% |
Cavitation in CT | 2.75 | 1,7 − 4,4 | 62% | 62% | 63% |
Cavitation in CXR | 2.55 | 1,5 − 4,5 | 68% | 36% | 82% |
Tree-in-bud in CT | 2.12 | 1,2–3,7 | 64% | 32% | 82% |
Non-foreign residency | 1.89 | 1,1–3,3 | 48% | 71% | 18% |
Auscultation | 1.83 | 1,0–3,2 | 62% | 28% | 83% |
Active case finding | 0.42 | 0,3 − 0,7 | 58% | 75% | 45% |
Previous TB | 0.40 | 0,2 − 0,7 | 36% | 19% | 64% |