Table 2.
Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive Predictive Value, and Negative Predictive Value for Pitt Bacteremia Score ≥4 in Prediction of 14-Day Mortality, by Infection Type
| Infection Type | Sensitivity | Specificity | Positive Predictive Value | Negative Predictive Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0.91 | 0.65 | 0.38 | 0.97 |
| Bloodstream infection | 0.86 | 0.64 | 0.48 | 0.92 |
| All nonbacteremia | 0.95 | 0.65 | 0.34 | 0.98 |
| Respiratory | 1.00 | 0.42 | 0.37 | 1.00 |
| Urinary | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.24 | 1.00 |
| Other nonbacteremia | 0.81 | 0.71 | 0.33 | 0.96 |