Table 2. Comparison of the relative sensitization risk in two tick-exposed populations. Tick bite-exposed groups show different increased relative risk for developing alpha-gal sensitization compared to controls.
RR | 95% CI | p | |
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Borreliosis group | 1.4 | 0.85 – 2.3 | (n.s.) |
Hunters | 2.5 | 1.5 – 4.2 | p < 0.001 |
RR = relative risk; 95% CI = 95% confidence interval; n.s. = not significant.