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Comparison of outcome of SIs
| Outcome | DMARD | Anti-TNF | P-value | Odds ratioa (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median hospital stay in days (IQR) | 7 (3, 14) | 6 (3, 12) | 0.1318 | Not applicable |
| Deaths within 30 days of infection, n (%) | 47 (16) | 110 (7) | <0.001 | 0.5 (0.3, 0.8) |
aAdjusted for age, gender, COPD, diabetes, smoking, disease duration, DAS, HAQ, entry year, steroid use and MTX use.
