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Table 3 Risk factors for Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization

From: Risk factors for Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis and clinical implications

Risk factors for Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonization

Univariate analysis Odd ratios and 95% CI

p values

Multivariate analysis

p values

Female

1.919 (1.146–3.211)

0.013

  

Longer duration of bronchiectasis*

1.077 (1.053–1.102)

 < 0.001

1.028 (1.013–1.042)

 < 0.001

PPI use*

2.340 (1.326–4.127)

0.003

2.144 (1.198–3.835)

0.010

  1. *Factors that were statistically significant after adjustment for age, sputum volume, FEV1/FVC ratio, extent of lung involvement, frequency of exacerbations and prior use of anti-pseudomonal antibiotics within one year of isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Respiratory Research

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