Table 3.
Sensitivity and specificity for three radiographic findings for coccidioidomycosis.
| Radiographic Finding | Satellite Nodules | Cavitary Nodule | Absence of Chronic Lung Disease |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity (95% CI) | 70.2% (70.8–86) | 24.6% (16.8–33.7) | 66.1% (59–72.8) |
| Specificity (95% CI) | 86% (80.2–90.5) | 91.2% (86.2–94.8) | 81.8% (73.3–88.5) |
| Positive Likelihood Ratio (95% CI) | 5.63 (3.9–8.1) | 2.77 (1.6–4.9) | 3.64 (2.42–5.48) |
| Negative Likelihood Ratio (95% CI) | 0.24 (0.17–0.35) | 0.83 (0.74–0.93) | 0.41 (0.33–0.51) |
| Positive Predictive Value (95% CI) | 70.7% (62.7–77.6) | 54.3% (40.4–67.5) | 60.8% (50.9–70.1) |
| Negative Predictive Value (95% CI) | 90.6% (87.1–93.2) | 73.8% (71.5–76) | 84.9% (82–87.5) |
| Accuracy | 83.9% (79.4–87.8) | 71.2% (65.7–76.2) | 77.1 (72–81.7) |