Table 3.

Independent Predictors for Mortality in 71 Adults With Neurolisteriosis in Multivariate Analysis

ParameterOdds Ratio (95% CI)P  Value
Parenchymal involvement with abscess(es), nodule(s), and/or nonspecific white matter images5.60 (1.42–29.6).02
Hydrocephalus or contrast-enhancing ventricles5.96 (0.73–130.17).14
Positive blood cultures3.59 (1.06–13.78).04
Ongoing organ neoplasia5.03 (0.67–51.5).12
Adjunctive dexamethasone for meningitis1.64 (0.24–9.38).58
ParameterOdds Ratio (95% CI)P  Value
Parenchymal involvement with abscess(es), nodule(s), and/or nonspecific white matter images5.60 (1.42–29.6).02
Hydrocephalus or contrast-enhancing ventricles5.96 (0.73–130.17).14
Positive blood cultures3.59 (1.06–13.78).04
Ongoing organ neoplasia5.03 (0.67–51.5).12
Adjunctive dexamethasone for meningitis1.64 (0.24–9.38).58

Odds ratio calculated from the multivariate model.

Abbreviation: CI, confidence interval.

Table 3.

Independent Predictors for Mortality in 71 Adults With Neurolisteriosis in Multivariate Analysis

ParameterOdds Ratio (95% CI)P  Value
Parenchymal involvement with abscess(es), nodule(s), and/or nonspecific white matter images5.60 (1.42–29.6).02
Hydrocephalus or contrast-enhancing ventricles5.96 (0.73–130.17).14
Positive blood cultures3.59 (1.06–13.78).04
Ongoing organ neoplasia5.03 (0.67–51.5).12
Adjunctive dexamethasone for meningitis1.64 (0.24–9.38).58
ParameterOdds Ratio (95% CI)P  Value
Parenchymal involvement with abscess(es), nodule(s), and/or nonspecific white matter images5.60 (1.42–29.6).02
Hydrocephalus or contrast-enhancing ventricles5.96 (0.73–130.17).14
Positive blood cultures3.59 (1.06–13.78).04
Ongoing organ neoplasia5.03 (0.67–51.5).12
Adjunctive dexamethasone for meningitis1.64 (0.24–9.38).58

Odds ratio calculated from the multivariate model.

Abbreviation: CI, confidence interval.

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