Table 3. Multivariable analysis model of probability of having recent acute HEV infection, world cruise ship, 2008*.
| Exposure (n = 490) | OR | Profile likelihood, 95% CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| F | 1.00 | Baseline | |
| M |
2.38 |
1.07–5.68 |
0.033 |
| Age group | |||
| <70 | 1.00 | Baseline | |
|
>70 |
0.96 |
0.97–1.08 |
0.384 |
| Medication taken | |||
| No | 1.00 | Baseline | |
| Yes |
1.65 |
0.68–4.62 |
0.282 |
| Any past or present alcohol consumption | |||
| No | 1.00 | Baseline | |
| Yes |
|
Not estimable |
0.033 |
| Shellfish consumed on board | |||
| No | 1.00 | Baseline | |
| Yes | 4.27 | 1.23–26.94 | 0.019 |
*HEV, hepatitis E virus; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.