Table 3.
The results of predictors in assessing the risk of disseminated lesion among 101 patients with cryptococcosis, 2009–2015
| Characteristic | Disseminated, n = 56 | Localized, n = 45 | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P valve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe underlying disease (n = 45) |
38 (67.9%) |
7 (15.6%) |
2.9(0.7–13.1) | 0.161 |
| Decreased CD4+/CD8+ ratio (n = 59) |
43 (76.8%) |
16 (35.6%) |
1.3(0.2–8.1) | 0.775 |
| Decreased CD8+ T cell count (n = 28) |
25 (44.6%) |
3 (6.7%) |
3.0(0.4–21.9) | 0.280 |
| Decreased CD3+ T-cell count (n = 52) |
46 (82.1%) |
6 (13.3%) |
2.2(0.4–12.4) | 0.357 |
| Decreased CD4+ T-cell count (n = 63) |
54 (96.4%) |
9 (20%) |
23.3(2.6–209.7) | 0.005 |
Multivariable logistic regression analysis was applied in predicting the risk of disseminated cryptococcosis