Table 2

Multivariate analysis of determinants of no recovery from tuberculosis in human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients

OR95% CI
Sex (male)2.10.09–47.93
CD4 <2005.10.41–63.09
Use of nucleoside analogous0.50.06–4.78
Sensitivity test#
 Multidrug resistance11.10.15–797.1
 Not assessed0.10.00–3.19
Atypical chest radiograph7.20.43–119.1
Modified treatment0.30.00–11.75
Treatment complications7.40.73–75.97
Nonadherence29.22.43–350.1
  • OR: odds ratio

  • CI: confidence interval

  • CD4: helper cell count

  • #: in comparison with no multidrug resistance