Table 2.
Independent factors associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia in cirrhotic patients on the basis of a multivariate logistic regression analysisa
| Variable | Adjusted odd ratios (95% CI) | P |
|---|---|---|
| Age |
0.96 (0.93 - 0.99) |
0.03 |
| Nosocomial acquisitionb |
3.87 (1.50 - 9.94) |
<0.01 |
| Biliary disease |
4.79 (1.92 - 10.47) |
<0.01 |
| Immunosuppressive drug | 3.10 (1.23 - 7.82) | 0.02 |
aVariables with P <0.1 in the univariate analysis were included in the multivariate logistic regression analysis.
bIncludes both nosocomial bacteremia and healthcare-associated bacteremia.
Abbreviation: CI confidence interval.