Table 1.
Univariable logistic regression analysis for identification of risk factors associated with B. vogeli infection in 275 dogs in Egypt.
| Variable | Category | N | Positive | Prevalence (%) | POR (95% CI) | P-value | VIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic location | Gharbia | 62 | 2 | 3.2 | 1.0 (reference) | 0.299 | 1.2 |
| Giza | 75 | 5 | 6.7 | 2.1 (0.4–11.4) | |||
| Qalyubia | 64 | 4 | 6.3 | 2.0 (0.4–11.3) | |||
| Kafr ElSheikh | 74 | 3 | 4.1 | 1.3 (0.2–8.0) | |||
| Gender | Female | 130 | 3 | 2.3 | 1.0 (reference) | 0.06 | 1.0 |
| Male | 145 | 11 | 7.6 | 3.5 (0.9–12.7) | |||
| Breed | German Shepherd | 97 | 2 | 2.1 | 1.0 (reference) | 1.1 | |
| Rott weiler | 68 | 2 | 2.1 | 1.4 (0.2–10.5) | 0.719 | ||
| Mongrel | 110 | 10 | 9.1 | 4.8 (1.0–22.2) | 0.048 | ||
| Age | 6 to 12 months | 46 | 1 | 2.2 | 1.0 (reference) | 0.623 | 1.1 |
| > 1 to ≤ 2 years | 42 | 1 | 2.4 | 1.1 (0.1–18.1) | |||
| > 2 to ≤ 4 years | 109 | 10 | 9.2 | 4.5 (0.6–36.6) | |||
| > 4 years | 78 | 2 | 2.6 | 1.2 (0.1–13.4) | |||
| Tick infestation | No | 119 | 2 | 1.7 | 1.0 (reference) | 0.041 | 3.8 |
| Yes | 156 | 12 | 7.7 | 4.9 (1.1–22.2) | |||
| Application of Acaricide | Yes | 132 | 3 | 2.3 | 1.0 (reference) | 0.054 | 3.8 |
| No | 143 | 11 | 7.7 | 3.6 (1.0–13.1) | |||
| Shelter floor | Paved | 115 | 2 | 1.7 | 1.0 (reference) | 1.1 | |
| Soil + paved | 98 | 5 | 5.1 | 3.0 (0.6–16.0) | 0.190 | ||
| Soil | 52 | 7 | 11.3 | 7.2(1.4–35.8) | 0.016 |