Table 1.
Descriptive characteristics of the study groups showing Coxiella burnetii antibody testing results, distribution in age, and gender in different risk groups and the general population group.
| Variable | General Population | Veterinary Professionals | Dairy Farmers | Beef Farmers | Small Ruminant Farmers | Hunters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total N/n 1 | 1,000/39 | 156/15 | 181/14 | 41/1 | 44/1 | 134/5 |
| Age (years) | ||||||
| Range | 18–86 | 22–63 | 21–78 | 28–67 | 25–76 | 16–74 |
| Mean | 43.1 | 35.4 | 49.9 | 47.0 | 46.9 | 40.6 |
| MV 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| Gender n (%) | ||||||
| Male | 444 (44.4) | 25 (16.0) | 35 (19.3) | 30 (73.2) | 20 (45.5) | 121 (90.3) |
| Female | 556 (55.6) | 131 (84.0) | 146 (80.7) | 11 (26.8) | 24 (54.5) | 13 (9.7) |
1 Number of tested individuals (N)/number of individuals with a C. burnetii antibody positive result (n). 2 Missing values: Number of persons excluded from the statistical analysis due to not giving information about their age.