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Table 3 Generalized estimating equations model of potential risk factors associated with Besnoitia spp. and Neospora spp. seropositivity

From: A serosurvey of selected cystogenic coccidia in Spanish equids: first detection of anti-Besnoitia spp. specific antibodies in Europe

Variable

Category

β

Sig.

OR

95% CI

Besnoitia spp.

      

Species

Horse

*

*

*

*

*

Donkey

0.723

0.116

2.060

0.836

5.075

Mule

2.490

<0.001

12.061

3.907

37.235

Presence of shelters

Yes

*

*

*

*

*

No

0.898

0.038

2.455

1.053

5.725

Rodent control program

Yes

*

*

*

*

*

No

1.676

0.001

5.342

1.952

14.623

Neospora spp.

      

Presence of rodents

Yes

1.575

0.003

4.831

1.680

13.890

No

*

*

*

*

*

  1. * Reference category; OR, Odds ratio; 95% CI, 95% Confidence interval