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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 15, 2003; 9(10): 2328-2331
Published online Oct 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i10.2328
Published online Oct 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i10.2328
Table 2 Results of univariate analysis of potential risk factors for acquisition of candida esophagitis
| Variable | No. of cases (%) | No. of control (%) | Odd ratio (95%CI) | P value |
| Carcinoma | 10 (19.6%) | 3 (2.9%) | 8.05 (1.91-47.1) | 0.001 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 14 (27.4%) | 5 (4.9%) | 7.34 (2.26-27.5) | 0.001 |
| Prior use of steroid | 15 (29.4%) | 6 (5.8%) | 6.67 (2.20-22.3) | 0.001 |
| Prior use of antibiotics | 8 (15.6%) | 4 (3.9%) | 4.55 (1.14-21.5) | 0.02 |
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Citation: Yakoob J, Jafri W, Abid S, Jafri N, Islam M, Hamid S, Shah HA, Hussainy AS.
Candida esophagitis: Risk factors in non-HIV population in Pakistan. World J Gastroenterol 2003; 9(10): 2328-2331 - URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v9/i10/2328.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v9.i10.2328