Table 4 Univariate and multivariable analysis with logistic regression model for factors predicting PTB.

From: The utility of delta neutrophil index in differentiation of pulmonary tuberculosis from community acquired pneumonia

Variable

Univariate analysis

Multivariable analysis

OR (95% CI)

P-value

Adjusted OR (95% CI)

P-value

Ex- or current smoker (n = 86)

1.559 (0.864–2.812)

0.140

2.088 (0.922–4.728)

0.077

No fever (n = 152)

8.059 (3.659–17.748)

<0.001

6.282 (2.545–15.507)

<0.001

Upper lobe involvement only (n = 66)

8.538 (4.525–16.113)

<0.001

6.784 (3.031–15.182)

<0.001

DNI ≤ 1.0 (%) (n = 125)

16.276 (7.050–37.574)

<0.001

15.265 (6.030–38.654)

<0.001

  1. CI confidence interval; DNI delta neutrophil index; OR odds ratio; PTB pulmonary tuberculosis.
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