Table 5.
Results of the univariable logistic model showing predictors of Staphylococcus spp. infection among cats tested at an academic veterinary hospital laboratory, 2007–2012
| Variable | ORa | 95% CIb | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breed | ||||
| Domestic Long Hair | 1.4 | 0.3 | 7.0 | 0.368 |
| Domestic Short Hair | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 0.707 |
| Persian | 1.0 | 0.3 | 4.2 | 0.723 |
| Siamese | 0.3 | 0.03 | 2.8 | 0.237 |
| All others | Ref | . | . | . |
| Sex | ||||
| Female | 1.9 | 0.9 | 4.0 | 0.066 |
| Male | Ref | . | . | . |
| Specimen type | ||||
| Ear canal swab | 16.1 | 4.1 | 64.2 | <0.0001 |
| Skin | 48.2 | 10.9 | 213.7 | <0.0001 |
| All others | 7.3 | 2.0 | 26.4 | 0.003 |
| Urine | Ref | . | . | . |
| Age | ||||
| < 2 years | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 0.818 |
| > = 2 years | Ref | . | . | . |
aOdds ratio
b95% Confidence Interval