Table 2.
Analysis of the variables associated with Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence in three species of pet birds ( Carduelis spinus , Alauda gulgula and Cocothraustes migratorlus ) in China
| Variable | Category | No. tested | No. positive | % (95% CI) | P - value | OR (95%CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region |
Longnan |
201 |
18 |
8.96 (5.01-12.90) |
0.169 |
Reference |
| |
Tianshui |
231 |
23 |
9.96 (6.10-13.82) |
|
1.12 (0.59-2.15) |
| |
Lanzhou |
255 |
36 |
14.12 (9.84-18.39) |
|
1.67 (0.92-3.04) |
| Gender |
Male |
415 |
45 |
10.84 (7.85-13.84) |
0.708 |
Reference |
| |
Female |
272 |
32 |
11.77 (7.94-15.59) |
|
1.10 (0.68-1.77) |
| Species |
Cocothraustes migratorlus |
38 |
2 |
5.26 (0.00-12.36) |
0.484 |
Reference |
| |
Alauda gulgula |
289 |
34 |
11.77 (8.05-15.48) |
|
2.40 (0.55-10.42) |
| |
Carduelis spinus |
360 |
41 |
11.39 (8.11-14.67) |
|
2.31 (0.54-9.97) |
| Age |
Juvenile |
172 |
9 |
5.23 (1.91-8.56) |
0.004 |
Reference |
| |
Adult |
515 |
68 |
13.20 (10.28-16.13) |
|
2.76 (1.34-5.65) |
| Total | 687 | 77 | 11.21 (8.85-13.57) |
95% CI: 95% confidence interval.
OR: Odds ratios.