Table 4.
Multi-variate analysis of the factors associated with 30-day mortality in patients with liver cirrhosis and bacteremia caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase Escherichia coli and non-extended-spectrum beta-lactamase Escherichia coli.
| Variables | Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male gender | 0.8 | 0.3–1.8 | 0.5 |
| MELD a score | 1.1 | 1.1–1.2 | <0.001 |
| Urinary tract infection | 0.3 | 0.1–0.8 | 0.02 |
| Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis | 2.0 | 0.8–4.5 | 0.1 |
| Inappropriate antimicrobial therapy | 2.5 | 1.1–5.5 | 0.03 |
a MELD: model for end-stage liver disease.