Table 5: Final model of multiple logistic regression (Breastfeeding excluded) of factors associated with CMV seroprevalence in children 3-5 years of age in the USA.

Variable

Adjusted OR (95% CI)

P Value

Birthweight in gm (less 1500 vs 1500+)

3.92 (0.26-60.43)

0.312

Age of child in years (4-5 vs 3)

1.90 (1.01-3.57)

0.046

Race (non-White vs White)

1.54 (0.96-2.45)

0.070

Cotinine Levels in ng/mL (0.05 vs 0.05+)

0.59 (0.0.38-0.92)

0.022

In this model, when we excluded breastfeeding, cotinine levels were now clearly negatively correlated with CMV seroprevalence.