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Multivariable risk factors for C. difficile carriage among elderly hospitalised adults (retaining variables with p < 0.05 in the univariable analyses).
| Characteristic | Odds ratio | 95% C.I. | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous CDI | 4.53 | 1.33–15.48 | 0.016 |
| Recent hospital stay (previous 3 months) | 2.18 | 0.99–4.78 | 0.052 |
| Barthel score (per point increase) | 0.96 | 0.90–1.03 | 0.251 |
| MUST score (≥2) | 3.29 | 1.47–7.35 | <0.001 |
Bold value signifies p-value <0.05.
