External validation of risk prediction scores for invasive candidiasis in a medical/surgical intensive care unit: An observational study

Conclusion: Currently available risk prediction scores have good NPV but poor PPV. They are useful for selecting patients who are not likely to benefit from antifungal therapy.

Source: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - August 14, 2017 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Armin Ahmed Arvind Kumar Baronia Afzal Azim Rungmei S. K Marak Reema Yadav Preeti Sharma Mohan Gurjar Banani Poddar Ratender Kumar Singh Source Type: research