Table 3.
Generalized estimating equation logistic regression model for the risk of severe infections.
| Odds ratio (95% CI) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (female) | 1.335 (0.615–2.897) | 0.47 |
| Age | 1.043 (1.027–1.060) | < 0.001 |
| Glucocorticoid a | 1.968 (1.379–2.810) | < 0.001 |
| Immunosuppressants b | 1.561 (1.025–2.380) | 0.038 |
| SLEDAI | 0.983 (0.935–1.034) | 0.52 |
| Hydroxychloroquine | 0.590 (0.329–1.058) | 0.077 |
a
Prednisolone equivalent dose was log-transformed for statistical analysis.
b
At least one of the following: cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate mofetil, mizoribine, methotrexate, azathioprine, tacrolimus, cyclosporine, rituximab, belimumab.
CI, confidence interval; SLEDAI, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index.