Table 4 Multivariate analysis of factors independently associated with pulmonary tuberculosis in children admitted with severe pneumonia
From: High incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis in children admitted with severe pneumonia in Uganda
Variable | OR (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age group (months ) | Above 5 years | 1 | |
Under 1 year | 2.8 (1.1 - 7.4) | 0.028 | |
1- 5 years | 2.4 (1.05 - 5.9) | 0.038 | |
Cough for 2 or more weeks | 1.7 (0.8 - 3.4) | 0.11 | |
History of TB contact | 3.0 (1.3 - 6.5 ) | 0.005 | |
Peripheral lymphadenopathy | 1.7 (0.7 - 3.7) | 0.17 | |
Positive HIV serology | 1.3 (0.8 - 2.0 ) | 0.15 | |
Mod/severe Anaemia | 1.9 (0.8 - 4.4) | 0.12 | |