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Positive and negative predictive values of IgM in active tuberculosis cases
| Disease typea | PPV, % (95% CI) | NPV, % (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| pTB + epTB | 100 (39.6-100) | 31 (25.3-37.3) |
| pTB | 100 (31-100) | 37.5 (30.8-44.6) |
| epTB | 100 (5.5-100) | 64.1 (54.7-72.6) |
epTB, extrapulmonary tuberculosis; pTB, pulmonary tuberculosis.
