Table 3.
Risk factors for Enterocytozoon bieneusi (Eb)/Cryptosporidium spp. (Csp) infections among human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients (univariate analysis)
| Variables | Number tested | Number with Eb-Csp | OR | 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD4 count (cells/mm3) < 100 | 75 | 15 (53.6) | 2.49 | 66.05–166.81 | 0.006 |
| No ART | 95 | 20 (21.1) | 4.70 | 1.90–11.40 | 0.0002 |
| Domestic animals | |||||
| Farm pigs | 8 | 5 (10.7) | 4.99 | 1.10–22.61 | 0.02 |
| Sanitary conditions | |||||
| Surface water | 36 | 8 (28.6) | 2.66 | 1.06–6.68 | 0.03 |
| Public toilets | 98 | 19 (67.9) | 3.53 | 1.49–8.33 | 0.002 |
Note: Values in parenthesis indicate the percentage.
Abbreviations: ART, antiretroviral therapy; CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio.