Table 3.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis of the association for CDI
| Variables | Multivariate logistic regression | P |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| < 60 | Reference | |
| ≥ 60 | 1.584(1.127–2.227) | 0.008 |
| Previous Clostridioides difficile infection | ||
| No | Reference | |
| Yes | 1.998(1.148–3.479) | 0.014 |
| Unknown | 1.273(0.694–2.337) | 0.435 |
| Inflammatory bowel disease | ||
| No | Reference | |
| Yes | 1.121(0.580–2.168) | 0.734 |
| Prior probiotics use | ||
| No | Reference | |
| Yes | 0.471(0.334–0.664) | < 0.001 |
| Prior antibiotic use | ||
| No | Reference | |
| Yes | 1.814(1.227–2.682) | 0.003 |
| Prior proton-pump inhibitors use | ||
| No | Reference | |
| Yes | 1.334(0.631–2.821) | 0.451 |
| H. pylori infection | ||
| No | Reference | |
| Yes | 1.817(1.320–2.501) | < 0.001 |