Table 3 Multivariable logistic regression model for Leptospira spp. detection in Rattus rattus and Rattus norvegicus.

From: Survey of rodent-borne pathogens in Singapore reveals the circulation of Leptospira spp., Seoul hantavirus, and Rickettsia typhi

Explanatory variables

Adjusted odds ratio

95% Conf. interval a

p-value

Landscape structure

Residential- public b

Ref

–

–

Army camps

0.33

0.12, 0.76

0.015

Commercial sites

2.91

1.82, 4.68

 < 0.001

Construction sites

0.19

0.05, 0.54

0.005

Food establishments

0.55

0.29, 1.00

0.053

Industrial areas

1.27

0.63, 2.29

0.5

Parks

0.18

0.04, 0.53

0.006

Residential- private

0.33

0.07, 1.10

0.33

Schools c

–

–

–

Shipyards

1.13

0.47, 2.65

0.8

Sex

Male b

Ref

–

–

Female

1.51

1.14, 2.01

0.004

Weight (g)

1.010

1.009, 1.012

 < 0.001

  1. Significant values (P < 0.05) are shown in bold.
  2. a 95% Confidence Interval.
  3. b Reference category.
  4. c Omitted from the model because no Leptospira infection was detected at this site.
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