Table 5.

Multiple logistic regression models exploring certain independent predictors of β-lactamase genes.

Predictors of β-lactamase production	n = 120	p-value	Adjusted Odds ratio	95%CI (Lower)	95%CI (Upper)
Extended spectrum β-lactamases
Extended spectrum β-lactamases
Yes	76	0.000*	2.969	1.76	5.05
No	44		1
TEM
Yes	49	0.004*	0.477	0.284	0.798
No	71		1
SHV
Yes	39	0.000*	0.227	0.131	0.389
No	81		1
CTX
Yes	23	0.000*	0.057	0.029	0.107
No	97		1
OXA
Yes	23	0.000*	0.057	0.029	0.107
No	97		1
Age
< 3 years	58	0.000*	10.19	4.885	22.06
> 3 to 5 years	18		1
Gender
Male	43	0.109	1.692	0.889	3.239
Female	33		1
Metallo β-lactamases
Yes	67	0.000*	0.313	0.1836	0.53
No	53		1
Age
< 3 year	37	0.000*	8.4	3.536	22.81
> 3 to 5 years	6		1
Gender
Male	27	0.067	1.882	0.957	3.782
Female	16		1
AmpC β-lactamases
AmpC
Yes	47	0.000*	0.102	0.056	0.184
No	73		1
Age
< 3 years	23	0.000*	13.82	4.034	54
> 3 to 5 years	6		1
Gender
Male	17	0.204	1.982	0.693	5.817
Female	12		1

*Statistically significant (The y variable is diarrhea whereas the variables mentioned as associated with the independent (x) variables).