Table 3 Univariate analysis for the 9 PCR confirmed TBLN patients among all lymphadenitis patients (logistic regression analysis using likelihood ratio test)
Risk factors | Categories | Number of lymphadenitis patients | Number PCR confirmed TBLN | OR | p-value | 95% CI OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sex | Female | 22 (67%) | 4 | 1 | Â | Â |
| Â | Male | 11 (33%) | 5 | 3.75 | 0.11 | 0.75; 18.7 |
Age class | < 15 years | 6 (18%) | 2 | 1 | Â | Â |
| Â | 15-35 years | 20 (61%) | 6 | 0.8 | Â | 0.12; 6.01 |
| Â | > 35 years | 7 (21%) | 1 | 0.33 | 0.65 | 0.02; 5.02 |
Raw milk consumption | Yes | 17 (51.5%) | 5 | 1 | Â | Â |
| Â | No | 16 (48.5%) | 4 | 0.8 | 0.77 | 0.17; 3.72 |
Livestock in household | Yes | 24 (73%) | 7 | 1 | Â | Â |
| Â | No | 9 (27%) | 2 | 0.7 | 0.68 | 0.11; 4.2) |
Education level | No education | 25 (76%) | 5 | 1 | Â | Â |
| Â | Primary school | 8 (24%) | 4 | 0.109 | 4 | 0.73; 21.8 |
Contact with TB patient | Yes | 3 (9%) | 0 | Â | Â | Â |
| Â | No | 30 (91%) | 9 | NA | NA | NA |