Table 4 Paired analysis of atopy to allergens among cases and healthy sibling controls
Controls (%) | Unadjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cases (%) | Positive | Negative | Total | |
Blomia | ||||
Positive | 4 (14.8) | 23 (85.2) | 27 (100.0) | OR = 11.5 (2.7- 48.7) |
$Negative | 2 (6.1) | 31 (93.9) | 33 (100.0) | |
Total | 6 (10.0) | 54 (90.0) | 60 (100.0) | |
House dust mite | ||||
Positive | 3 (10.3) | 26 (89.7) | 29 (100.0) | OR = 13.0 (3.1-54.7) |
$Negative | 2 (6.5) | 29 (93.5) | 31 (100.0) | |
Total | 5 (8.3) | 55 (91.7) | 60 (100.0) | |
Cockroach | ||||
Positive | 4 (11.1) | 32 (88.9) | 36 (100.0) | OR = 5.3 (2.2-12.7) |
$Negative | 6 (25.0) | 18 (75.0) | 24 (100.0) | |
Total | 10 (16.7) | 50 (83.3) | 60 (100.0) | |