09-15-2008, 06:06 AM
A mother from Rio Branco, Brasil brings his 9 years old child to the Pediatric's office. The physicians ordered a new test to diagnostic DM. The result is considered abnormal. This test has a sensitivity of 90% and specificity of 80%. The prevalence of DM in childs of this region is 15%. What is the estimate of the likelihood that this child has DM?
Please do the explain. Thanks.
Please do the explain. Thanks.