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. 2018 Oct 24;69(2):251–258. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciy891

Table 4.

Multivariable Logistic Regression Model for Factors Associated With Positive Xenodiagnosis Results in Post-Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis Patients

Factor Odds Ratio 95% Confidence Interval P Value
Log10 parasite load in skin 7.25 1.78, 29.6 .006
Nodular post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasisa 11.7 1.37, 100.7 .03
Microscopy positive in skin 7.04 1.02, 48.7 .05

Based on stepwise backward elimination with 0.05 significance level for removal and addition.

aCompared to macular/maculopapular post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis.