Table 4.
Patient Characteristics and Factors Associated With Clearance and Nonclearance of Candida BSI.
| Variable | Clearance = 132, n (%) | Nonclearance = 26, n (%) | χ2 | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age ≤28 days | 70 (53) | 13 (50) | 0.080 | .77 |
| Male gender | 72 (55) | 13 (26) | 0.181 | .67 |
| EGA ≤32 weeksc | 111 (87) | 22 (92) | —b | .55 |
| Birth weight ≤1000c | 72 (57) | 20 (83) | —b | .01 |
| Early removal (within 3 days of diagnosis) of CVC | 37 (41) | 2 (14) | —b | .07 |
| Candida albicans species | 56 (42) | 19 (73) | 8.185 | .004 |
| Age ≤28 days | 70 (53) | 13 (50) | 0.080 | .77 |
Abbreviations: BSI, bloodstream infection; EGA, estimated gestational age; CVC, central venous catheter.
a
Data not available for 3 patients.
b
Fisher exact test.
c
Data not available for 7 episodes.