Mycoplasma IgM: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Mycoplasma Pneumonia:
much more sensitive (90-100%) but less specific in young adults / children
much more sensitive (90-100%) but less specific in young adults / children
sensitivity 76% in first 3 weeks rising to 100% by 2 months in all comers
Associated Diagnoses:
40% sensitive, 82% specific