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Table 3 Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis of atypical versus other pathogens with cases with unknown aetiology excluded

From: Atypical aetiology in patients hospitalised with community-acquired pneumonia is associated with age, gender and season; a data-analysis on four Dutch cohorts

 

Univariable analysis

Multivariable analysis

Parameter

OR

95 % CI

OR

95 % CI

Non-respiratory season

4.1

2.67–6.35**

4.3

2.68–6.84**

Age <60 years

3.6

2.35–5.50**

2.9

1.83–4.66**

Male gender

1.5

1.00–2.33

1.7

1.06–2.71*

COPDa

0.2

0.09–0.39**

0.2

0.12–0.52**

Smokingb

1.6

1.01–2.64*

 

Excluded

  1. Abbreviations: OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval, COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  2. *Indicates a p-value <0.05; **Indicates a p-value < 0.001
  3. aIndicates four missing values; bIndicates 243 missing values
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