Table 3. Multivariable logistic regression of soil properties associated with the presence of B. pseudomallei in soils from small ruminant farms in Peninsular Malaysia.
| Variable | Positive (n = 32) Mean±SEM | Negative (n = 28) Mean±SEM | Odds Ratio | OR 95%CI | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron contents | 247.00±42.08 | 98.91±18.36 | 1.01 | 1.00–1.02 | 0.034* |
| Copper contents | 0.45±0.05 | 0.92±0.22 | 0.14 | 0.02–1.30 | 0.083 |
| Soil pH | 3.78±0.16 | 4.09±0.16 | 0.04 | 0.15–1.01 | 0.051 |
| % Clay contents | 9.43±1.61 | 5.13±0.58 | 1.54 | 1.15–2.06 | 0.004* |
| % Water contents | 11.08±0.74 | 8.24±0.80 | 1.28 | 1.05–1.55 | 0.013* |
SEM = standard error of mean, CI = confidence interval, %=percentage.
* = significantly different