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Univariate analysis of potential risk factors for non-specific illness after a tick bite
| Variable | n | # Sick (%) | a P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Attached (hrs) | 0.032 | ||
| 1-12 | 196 | 26 (13.3) | |
| 12-24 | 68 | 16 (23.5) | |
| 24-48 | 39 | 12 (30.8) | |
| >48 | 33 | 6 (18.2) | |
| Secondary | 0.045 | ||
| yes | 59 | 11 (18.6) | |
| no | 10 | 5 (50.0) | |
| Pathogenic Bacteria Positive | 0.048 | ||
| yes | 5 | 3 (60.0) | |
| no | 406 | 74 (18.2) |
aFisher’s exact test of independence
Participants with missing information were excluded from statistical comparisons
