Table 2.
Score | Risk classification | Probability of TB (%) | Recommending |
---|---|---|---|
0-2 | Very low | 0.2-0.9 | Do not extract blood cultures |
3 | Low | 1.8 | Do not extract blood cultures |
4 | Low-moderate | 4.7 | The decision to obtain blood cultures and the patient’s admission should be made according to the characteristics of the patient |
5 | Moderate-high | 19.1 | Blood cultures should be obtained and the patient be admitted |
6-7 | High | 39.1-56.8 | Blood cultures should be obtained and the patient be admitted |
8-10 | Very high | 71.1-90.1 | Blood cultures should be obtained and the patient be admitted |
TB: true bacteraemia