Table 3.
Distribution of 1016 fecal samples by method of collection and results of logistic regression examining an association with positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test results for Tritrichomonas foetus
| Fecal collection method | Number (%) of cats | Number (%) of cats with positive PCR test result | OR | 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voided | 314 (31) | 46 (15) | 1.09 | 0.68‐1.72 | .72 |
| Looped | 237 (23) | 54 (23) | 2.04 | 1.31‐3.17 | .002** |
| Flusheda | 465 (46) | 64 (14) | ‐ | ‐ | ‐ |
Note: Odds ratio (OR), 95% confidence interval (CI), and P value for significant association with positive results of PCR testing for T. foetus are shown for each variable.
a
This group composed the baseline category for the logistic regression model.