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Results of univariate analysis of potential risk factors for acquisition of candida esophagitis
| Variable | No. of cases (%) | No. of control (%) | Odd ratio (95%CI) | P value |
| Carcinoma | 10 (19.6%) | 3 (2.9%) | 8.05 (1.91-47.1) | 0.001 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 14 (27.4%) | 5 (4.9%) | 7.34 (2.26-27.5) | 0.001 |
| Prior use of steroid | 15 (29.4%) | 6 (5.8%) | 6.67 (2.20-22.3) | 0.001 |
| Prior use of antibiotics | 8 (15.6%) | 4 (3.9%) | 4.55 (1.14-21.5) | 0.02 |
