Table 2 Multivariate analysis of risk factors for C. difficile infection among hospitalized patients
Variable | CDI n, (%) | Non-CDI n, (%) | OR | 95 % CI | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Presence of underlying chronic diseases | 83 (11.5) | 636 (88.5) | – | – | 0.005 |
Malnutrition | 5 (20) | 20 (80) | 7 | 1.3–36.7 | 0.021 |
Solid organ tumor | 23 (15.8) | 123 (84.2) | 6.1 | 2.4–15.7 | 0.001 |
Congenital heart disease | 7 (23.3) | 23 (76.7) | 4.5 | 1.1–18.6 | 0.033 |
Hematology/oncology stay | 41 (11.8) | 305 (88.2) | 7.8 | 2–29.9 | 0.002 |
PICU stay | 13 (17.1) | 63 (82.9) | 15.6 | 3.2–75.8 | 0.001 |