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Table 1 Univariable associations of use of antimicrobials with prevalence of C.difficile and prevalence at different periods*

From: Prevalence and molecular characterization of Clostridium difficileisolated from feedlot beef cattle upon arrival and mid-feeding period

Class of antimicrobial

Odds ratio

95% CI

P-value

IN FEED

  

0.33

   Tetracycline

0.77

0.55-1.08

 

DAYS ON FEED

  

0.47

   < 62

4.25

0.73-24.63

 

   62-71

1.07

0.21-5.38

 

   > 71

Referent

Referent

 
  1. * controlling for lack of independence sampling