From: Detection of Clostridioides difficile toxin B gene: benefits of identifying gastrointestinal pathogens by mPCR assay in the diagnosis of diarrhea in pediatric patients
Age (years)
Odds ratio
95% CI
P value
0
0.24
0.08–0.66
<0.01
1
0.35
0.14–0.79
0.01
2–6
0.38
0.17–0.87
0.02
7–12
1.35
0.34–5.41
0.67
13–18
1.23
0.32–4.78
0.76
Total
0.44
0.28–0.68