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Multivariate Analysis of Risk Factors for KPC Acquisition in Long-Term Acute-Care Hospitals (LTACHs)
| Variable | OR (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Colonization pressure, % | 1.02 (1.01–1.04) | .002 |
| Charlson comorbidity index | 1.14 (1.01–1.29) | .04 |
| Exposure to carbapenem antibiotics | 2.25 (1.06–4.77) | .04 |
Note. KPC, Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae; OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.
