Table 5

Effect of low levels of serum IgG levels adjusted by independent risk factors on ICU admission

VariableOR (95% CI)p Value
Low level of total IgG (≤680 mg/dL)2.45 (1.4 to 4.2)0.002
CURB-65 severity score4.62 (3.33 to 6.4)<0.001
Chronic heart disease0.22 (0.12 to 0.4)<0.001
Chronic respiratory disease0.29 (0.17 to 0.51)<0.001
  • ICU, intensive care unit.