Table 7 Model C: Multivariate analysis of risk factors, clinical signs and symptoms associated to VL-malaria co-infections, Sudan (2005-2010)

Treatment center

Gedarif Teaching Hospital

1

-

<0.001

Tabarakallah Hospital

8.02

3.68-17.46

<0.001

Al`Azaza kala-azar Clinic

41.66

20.01-86.72

<0.001

Spleen size

0-3 cm B.C.M.

1

-

0.706

4-5 cm B.C.M.

1.20

0.76-1.90

0.428

≥6 cm B.C.M.

1.15

0.71-1.86

0.563

Anemia

None - mild (Hb ≥7.3 g/dl)

1

-

0.219

Moderate (Hb 5.3-7.2 g/dl)

1.28

0.85-1.94

0.239

Severe (Hb <5.3 g/dl)

0.74

0.39-1.40

0.356