Table 2.
Univariable and multivariable analyses of risk factors associated with A. capra in dogs.
| Variables | No. tested | No. positive | Infection rate (%) 95% CI | OR 95% CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sampling sitesa | |||||
| Pet clinic 1 | 233 | 43 | 18.5 (13.4–23.5) | 1 | 0.002 |
| Pet clinic 2 | 77 | 3 | 3.9 (0.0–8.3) | 0.179 (0.054–0.595) | 0.001 |
| Pet clinic 3 | 148 | 13 | 8.8 (4.2–13.4) | 0.425 (0.220–0.822) | 0.006 |
| Stray dog rescue center1 | 20 | 3 | 15.0 (0.0–32.1) | 0.780 (0.219–2.780) | 1.000 |
| Stray dog rescue center2 | 24 | 1 | 4.2 (0.0–12.8) | 0.192 (0.025–1.462) | 0.090 |
| Stray dog rescue center3 | 19 | 0 | 0.0 | ||
| Kinds of dogsa | |||||
| Pet dogs | 458 | 59 | 12.9 (9.8–16.0) | 1 | |
| Dogs in Stray dog rescue center | 63 | 4 | 6.3 (0.2–12.5) | 0.458 (0.161–1.309) | 0.154 |
| Seasonsa | |||||
| Spring (Mar.-May) | 354 | 33 | 9.3 (6.3–12.4) | 0.401 (0.233–0.689) | 0.001 |
| Summer (Jun. –Aug.) | 142 | 29 | 20.4 (13.7–27.1) | 1 | 0.006 |
| Autumn (Sep. –Nov.) | 10 | 0 | 0.0 | ||
| Winter (Dec. –Feb.) | 15 | 1 | 6.7(0–21.0) | 0.278 (0.035–2.204) | 0.306 |
| Age groupsb | |||||
| >10 year | 15 | 5 | 33.3 (6.3–60.4) | 1 | 0.040 |
| 5–10 year | 40 | 7 | 17.5 (5.2–29.8) | 0.424 (0.110–1.634) | 0.274 |
| 1–5 year | 147 | 20 | 13.6 (8.0–19.2) | 0.315 (0.098–1.017) | 0.059 |
| 6–12 month | 92 | 9 | 9.8 (3.6–16.0) | 0.217 (0.061–0.776) | 0.026 |
| 3–6 month | 93 | 6 | 6.5 (1.4–11.5) | 0.138 (0.036–0.535) | 0.007 |
| <3 month | 71 | 12 | 16.9 (8.0–25.8) | 0.407 (0.118–1.406) | 0.164 |
| Unknown | 63 | 4 | 6.3 (0.2–12.5) | ||
| Genderb | |||||
| Female | 202 | 28 | 13.9 (9.1–18.7) | 1 | |
| Male | 256 | 31 | 12.1 (8.1–16.1) | 0.856 (0.495–1.481) | 0.578 |
| Unknown | 63 | 4 | 6.3 (0.2–12.5) | ||
| Influenza–like illness symptomsc | |||||
| Yes | 312 | 37 | 11.9(8.3–15.5) | 1 | |
| No | 146 | 22 | 15.1(9.2–20.9) | 1.319 (0.747–2.329) | 0.370 |
| Unknown | 63 | 4 | 6.3 (0.2–12.5) | ||
| Anemia symptoms or notc | |||||
| Yes | 18 | 6 | 33.3(9.2–57.5) | 1 | |
| No | 440 | 53 | 12.0(9.0–15.1) | 0.274 (0.099–0.760) | 0.019 |
| Unknown | 63 | 4 | 6.3 (0.2–12.5) | ||
| Vermifuge used or notb | |||||
| Yes | 136 | 20 | 14.7 (8.7–20.7) | 1 | |
| No | 322 | 39 | 12.1 (8.5–15.7) | 0.854 (0.479–1.524) | 0.651 |
| Unknown | 63 | 4 | 6.3 (0.2–12.5) | ||
| Total | 521 | 63 | 12.1 (9.3–14.9) | ||
Sampling record.
Chief complaint.
Veterinarian diagnosis.