Table 4.
Cox Proportional Hazards Model of Factors Associated With 30-Day Mortality Among Patients With Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Bloodstream Infection
| Factor (N = 644) | Hazard Ratio (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Linezolid treatment | 1.36 (1.05–1.76) | .021 |
| Age ≥65 y | 1.27 (.97–1.67) | .088 |
| Intensive care unit admission | 1.90 (1.29–2.80) | .001 |
| Severe liver disease | 1.83 (1.26–2.66) | .002 |
| Hematologic malignancy | 1.57 (1.11–2.22) | .011 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 1.52 (1.07–2.16) | .019 |
| Unknown infection source | 1.69 (1.25–2.28) | <.001 |
| APACHE II score | 1.03 (1.01–1.05) | <.001 |
Cases right-censored at end of treatment period.
Abbreviations: APACHE II, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II; CI, confidence interval.