Table 4.
Association of study characteristics in patients infected with multidrug-resistant organisms and nonmultidrug-resistant organissms
| Characteristic | MDRO (n=45) | Non-MDRO (n=29) | P | OR (95%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||||
| <50 | 7 | 5 | 0.35887 | 1.000 |
| 51-60 | 8 | 9 | 0.635 | |
| > 60 | 30 | 15 | 1.429* | |
| Patients with poor glycemic control (HBA1c >8%)* | 27 | 5 | 0.04211 | 4.625 (1.031-23.25) |
| Patients with good/fairly good glycemic control (HBA1c <8%)* | 9 | 8 | ||
| Number of patients with osteomyelitis (n=16) | 12 | 6 | 0.5585 | 1.388 (0.4081-5.194) |
| Number of patients who underwent amputation (n=34) | 27 | 7 | 0.002512 | 4.611 (1.511-15.62) |
HBA1c=Hemoglobin A1c, OR=Odds ratio, MDRO=Multidrug-resistant organisms