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Table 2 Logistic regression showing the factors independently associated with the presence of Non-tuberculous mycobacteria in the sputum of patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis

From: Prevalence and factors associated with nontuberculous mycobacteria in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: a multicenter observational study

Variable

B

OR

95 % IC

p

FVC ≥ 75 % predicted

1.58

4.84

1.47–15.9

0.009

Age ≥ 50 years

1.56

4.74

1.25–17.97

0.022

BMI ≤ 23 kg/m2

1.09

2.97

1.03–8.58

0.045

  1. Full adjusted model include: FVC ≥ 75 % predicted, age ≥ 50 years, body mass index (BMI) ≤ 23 kg/m2, presence of chronic bacterial infection by potentially pathogenic microorganisms and macroscopic appearance of the sputum (mucous vs mucopurulent or purulent)
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BMC Infectious Diseases

ISSN: 1471-2334

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