Table 5 PPVs and NPVs of signs, symptoms and case definitions by season
RSV seasons | Case definition | PPV %(95 % CI) | NPV %(95 % CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
Peak seasons | |||
Cough | 22.6(20.3,24.9) | 91.4(86.1,96.8) | |
Difficulty in breathing | 26.3(23.1,29.6) | 83.8(81.0,86.7) | |
SARI | 22.8(20.3,25.3) | 83.2(78.9,87.5) | |
hILI | 26.5(21.1,31.9) | 79.7(77.3,82.1) | |
IMCI Non-severe pneumonia | 19.8(15.1,24.5) | 78.1(75.6,80.5) | |
IMCI severe pneumonia | 35.4(27.6,43.2) | 80.2(77.9,82.4) | |
IMCI very severe pneumonia | 19.9(16.9,22.8) | 76.6(73.3,79.9) | |
Cough or difficulty breathing plus hypoxia, chest in-drawing or wheeze | 28.3(24.6,31.9) | 83.6(81.0,86.2) | |
Low seasons | |||
Cough | 7.7(6.6,8.8) | 96.5(94.1,98.9) | |
Difficulty in breathing | 8.1(6.6,9.6) | 93.5(92.1,94.9) | |
SARI | 7.8(6.6,9.0) | 94.2(92.2,96.2) | |
hILI | 8.3(5.9,10.6) | 92.9(91.8,94.1) | |
IMCI Non-severe pneumonia | 6.8(4.8,8.9) | 92.5(91.3,93.7) | |
IMCI severe pneumonia | 8.4(4.9,12.0) | 92.8(91.7,93.9) | |
IMCI very severe pneumonia | 7.6(6.1,9.1) | 92.9(91.5,94.3) | |
Cough or difficulty breathing plus hypoxia, chest in-drawing or wheeze | 9.4(7.6,11.3) | 94.1(92.9,95.3) |