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Table 3 Distribution of endotoxin load and concentration among cases and controls by source of dust sample

From: Endotoxin as a determinant of asthma and wheeze among rural dwelling children and adolescents: A case–control study

 

Controls N = 208 Geometric mean (95% CI)

Cases N = 102 Geometric mean (95% CI)

Play area endotoxin

  

Concentration (EU/mg)

40.8 (35.7-46.6)

51.8 (42.0-63.9)

Load (EU/m2)

817.3 (674.8-989.8)

868.2 (672.9-1119.9)

Mattress endotoxin

  

Concentration (EU/mg)

21.1 (15.6-24.8)

19.6 (15.6-24.8)

Load (EU/m2)

376.2 (324.4-436.2)

240.5 (212.1-370.9) *

  1. Statistical comparisons were completed by general linear model using generalized estimating equations to account for clustering within families; Endotoxin levels were log transformed prior to analysis.
  2. * p < 0.05 between cases and controls.
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BMC Pulmonary Medicine

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