Table 5. Multivariate exact logistic regression for associations with clustering among MDR TB infections, California, USA, 2004–2007*.
| Strain | OR (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|
| katG S315T | 11.2 (2.2 – ∞ ) | 0.004 |
| East-Asian lineage | 3.1 (0.9 – 12.2) | 0.08 |
| Sputum smear–positivity | 3.1 (0.9 – 11.7) | 0.07 |
| Refugee status | 6.0 (1.2 – 36.2) | 0.03 |
*MDR TB, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.