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| Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Prediction TreeCalc |
The EBMcalc module Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Prediction TreeCalc is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This Decision TreeCalc evaluates the following decision points:
- Does child have fever for 2 days or less?
- Is the child 3 years old or younger?
Decision Tree end points include:
- M. Pneumoniae risk low (3.2%)
- Moderate M. Pneumoniae risk (7.3%)
- High risk of M. Pneumoniae (32%)
References
- Fischer JE, Steiner F, Zucol F, et al. Use of simple heuristics to target macrolide prescription in children with community-acquired pneumonia. Arch Pediatr Med. 2002; 156: 1005-8. PubMed ID: 12361446
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