Table 3.
Mixed-effects logistic regression analysis of potential drivers associated with the (presumed) diagnosis of UTI.
| Variable | OR (95% Confidence Interval) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis of UTI § (n = 79) | ||
| Age (per increase of 1 year) | 1.03 (1.00–1.06) | 0.043 * |
| Male sex | 0.24 (0.11–0.53) | <0.001 |
| Active cerebrovascular disease or sequelae | ||
| No | Ref. | |
| Yes | 2.95 (1.30–6.69) | 0.009 * |
| C-reactive protein level at admission (per rise of 1 mg/dL) | 1.01 (1.00–1.01) | 0.007 * |
| Fever at admission | 2.57 (1.18–5.60) | 0.018 * |
| Anatomical or functional urinary tract pathology | 5.11 (2.31–11.32) | <0.001 |
| Mechanical ventilation need | 10.42 (3.15–34.50) | <0.001 |
* p < 0.05 is considered statistically significant; § UTI: Urinary tract infection.