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Table 2 Multivariate logistic regression for sputum SPCN in TB patients

From: Outcome correlation of smear-positivity but culture-negativity during standard anti-tuberculosis treatment in Taiwan

Characteristics

Multivariate

 

pvalue

OR (95% C.I.)

Age, per 1 year increment

0.826

 

Gender, male vs. female

0.453

 

Cavitation on chest X ray

0.001

2.217 (1.359 - 3.615)

High initial acid fast stain grading*

<0.001

3.407 (2.090 - 5.553)

Smoking

0.047

1.690 (1.006 - 2.841)

Alcohol consumption

0.541

 

Diabetes mellitus

0.319

 

WBC (per 1 cell/dLdecrement)

0.590

 

Hemoglobin, (per 1 g/dLdecrement)

0.577

 
  1. * > 1+; SPCN, smear positive but culture negative; OR: Odds ration; C.I.: Confidence interval; WBC: White blood count.