Table 4.

Independent predictors for development of post-LT infection.

Variable	OR (95% CI)	p value
Model 1
Pre-LT infection	3.92 (2.40–6.39)	<0.001
Alcohol-related cirrhosis	1.70 (1.10–2.65)	0.018
MELD score at LT	1.03 (1.01–1.06)	0.002
Model 2
Pre-LT infection	3.99 (2.48–6.42)	<0.001
Alcohol-related cirrhosis	1.77 (1.14–2.75)	0.011
ACLF at LT	2.68 (1.36–5.27)	0.004

Variables included in Model 1: pre-LT infection, aetiology of cirrhosis, white blood cell count (log-transformed), MELD score at LT.

Variables included in Model 2: pre-LT infection, aetiology of cirrhosis, white blood cell count (log-transformed), ACLF at LT.

Models were developed using logistic regression with stepwise backward elimination. Variables showing a p value <0.05 in the univariable analysis were included in the models.

ACLF, acute-on-chronic liver failure; LT, liver transplantation; MELD, model for end-stage liver disease; OR, odds ratio.