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Table 3 Risk factors associated with carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) acquisition during hospitalization

From: Rapid screening and early precautions for carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii carriers decreased nosocomial transmission in hospital settings: a quasi-experimental study

Characteristics

Hazard Ratio (95% CI)

p

Medical intervention

 Intubation

1.23 (0.71–2.15)

0.46

 Central venous catheter

0.69 (0.44–1.06)

0.091

 Urinary Catheter

0.69 (0.39–1.23)

0.21

 Steroid exposure

0.83 (0.53–1.29)

0.41

Antimicrobial exposure

 Carbapenems

2.54 (1.61–4.00)

< 0.0001

 Quinolones

0.73 (0.40–1.34)

0.31

 Penicillins

1.34 (0.87–2.08)

0.19

 3rd and 4th generations of Cephalosporin

0.69 (0.45–1.06)

0.087

 Aminoglycosides

1.59 (0.45–5.57)

0.47

  1. CI confidence interval