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| Tuberculosis Risk Prediction |
The EBMcalc module Tuberculosis Risk Prediction is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
- Symptoms of Tb or significant risk of Tb
- History of a positive PPD
- Dyspnea
- Crackles on auscultation
- CXR with upper lobe consolidation
- Temperature
References
- Wisnivesky JP, Henschke C, Balentine J, et al. Prospective validation of a prediction model for isolating inpatients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis. Arch Int Med. 165: Feb 2005,453-457. PubMed ID: 15738377
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