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Multivariable analysis of risk of infection, stratified by diabetes and concomitant steroid use
| Characteristic | Odds Ratio | 95% confidence interval | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | 1.0 | Reference | |
| Only diabetes | 2.24 | 1.23 – 4.07 | 0.008 |
| Only corticosteroids use | 3.46 | 2.47 – 4.83 | < 0.0001 |
| Corticosteroid use and diabetes | 5.13 | 2.98 – 8.82 | < 0.0001 |
Adjusted for age, gender, modified Charlson co-morbidity index, anti-TNF use, and type of IBD P-value for interaction between corticosteroid use and diabetes > 0.05
