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Table 2 Frequency of Salmonella carriage among apparently healthy dogs with respect to selected factors
| Variables categories | Number examined | No. positive (%) | X2(p-value) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-cities | Gulele | 137 | 16 (11.7) | 2.1 (0.6) |
| Arada | 78 | 7 (9) | ||
| Kirkos | 83 | 13 (15.7) | ||
| Yeka | 62 | 6 (9.7) | ||
| Sex | Male | 291 | 35 (12.0) | 0.2 (0.7) |
| Female | 69 | 7 (10.1) | ||
| Age | Puppy (<6 month) | 73 | 11 (15.0) | 4.6 (0.3) |
| >6 months - 2 yrs | 84 | 9 (10.7) | ||
| >2 yrs. - 6 yrs | 137 | 16 (11.7) | ||
| >6 yrs. to 10 yrs | 46 | 2 (4.3) | ||
| Over 10 yrs | 20 | 4 (20) | ||
| Purpose of dog ownership | Guard | 130 | 19 (14.7) | 2.9 (0.2) |
| Hobby | 86 | 6 (6.9) | ||
| Guard + hobby | 144 | 17 (11.8) | ||
| Overall | 360 | 42 (11.7) | ||
