Table 7.
Model C: Multivariate analysis of risk factors, clinical signs and symptoms associated to VL-malaria co-infections, Sudan (2005-2010)
| n = 690 | Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Treatment center |
|
|
|
| Gedarif Teaching Hospital |
1 |
- |
<0.001 |
| Tabarakallah Hospital |
8.02 |
3.68-17.46 |
<0.001 |
| Al`Azaza kala-azar Clinic |
41.66 |
20.01-86.72 |
<0.001 |
|
Spleen size |
|
|
|
| 0-3 cm B.C.M. |
1 |
- |
0.706 |
| 4-5 cm B.C.M. |
1.20 |
0.76-1.90 |
0.428 |
| ≥6 cm B.C.M. |
1.15 |
0.71-1.86 |
0.563 |
|
Anemia |
|
|
|
| None - mild (Hb ≥7.3 g/dl) |
1 |
- |
0.219 |
| Moderate (Hb 5.3-7.2 g/dl) |
1.28 |
0.85-1.94 |
0.239 |
| Severe (Hb <5.3 g/dl) | 0.74 | 0.39-1.40 | 0.356 |