Table 3. Analyses of dependence relation between peripheral neural impairment demonstrated by electroneuromyography and the variables ELISA anti-PGL-I, intradermal smear qPCR, skin biopsy qPCR, peripheral blood qPCR and BCG scar, through multiple logistic regression.
| Predictor factor | p | ODDS | CI 95% | Dependence Relation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELISA anti-PGL-I | 0.0206 | 4.04 | 1.24–13.21 | Yes |
| Peripheral blood qPCR | 0.0288 | 2.08 | 1.08–4.02 | Yes |
| Slit skin smear qPCR | 0.4186 | 0.75 | 0.38–1.49 | No |
| Skin biopsy qPCR | 0.9376 | 0.97 | 0.46–2.06 | No |
| BCG scar | 0.0442 | 0.41 | 0.18–0.98 | Yes |
qPCR = Real Time Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction. ELISA = enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. BCG = Bacillus Calmette-Guérin.