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Multivariate analysis about risk factors associated with development of bloodstream infection
| Variables | OR | CI 95% | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe COVID-19 | 15.1 | 3.7–40.1 | < 0.001 |
| WBC > 11,000 mm3 | 5.2 | 2.1–11.5 | < 0.001 |
| Serum lactate levels > 2 mmol/l | 2.7 | 1.2–6.4 | 0.022 |
| Infections at time of ICU admission | 0.4 | 0.2–1 | 0.030 |
| Acinetobacter baumannii colonization | 4.8 | 1.9–12.1 | < 0.001 |
| Steroid therapy | 8.8 | 3.5–22.1 | < 0.001 |
OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval, WBC white blood cell, ICU intensive care unit
