Univariable, unmatched analysis* of the risk of infection associated with a visit to the emergency department
| Outcome | No. (%) of residents† | Relative risk (95%CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No visit to the emergency department n = 845 | Visited the emergency department n = 424 | |||
| Any infection | 17 (2.0) | 21 (5.0) | 2.5 (1.3–4.6) | 0.004 |
| Any infection per 1000 patient-days | 3.4 | 8.3 | 0.007 | |
| Respiratory tract infection | 8 (1.0) | 10 (2.4) | 2.5 (1.0–6.3) | 0.04 |
| Gastroenteritis | 9 (1.1) | 11 (2.6) | 2.4 (1.0–5.8) | 0.04 |