Table 9.
Multivariable analysis of high-risk (TG)mTn alleles and risk of lung injury in African American children with community-acquired pneumonia
| Variable | Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical ventilation | |||
| High-risk (TG)mTn allelesa | 3.19 | 1.63–6.26 | .0007 |
| Asthma | 0.28 | 0.08–0.94 | .04 |
| Age | 5.85 | 2.73–12.53 | <.0001 |
| Acute lung injury | |||
| High-risk (TG)mTn allelesa | 3.36 | 1.50–7.53 | .0032 |
| Asthma | 0.47 | 0.14–1.66 | .24 |
| Age | 8.36 | 3.59–19.47 | <.0001 |
a
Children with one or more high-risk (TG)mTn alleles compared to children with no high-risk (TG)mTn alleles; n = 469.