Table 4 Values of the test statistics for two structure indicators (z) of tick infections by pathogens (Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia microti, Borrelia burgdorferi) in different comparison groups (species of domestic mammal, administrative province, geographical region, and climatic season).

From: Exposure of domestic dogs and cats to ticks (Acari: Ixodida) and selected tick-borne diseases in urban and recreational areas in southern Poland

Grouping factor

Pathogen

Ap

Bm

Bbsl

Species of domestic mammals:

Cat

Dog

0.223

1.789

1.087

Administrative provinces:

Silesia Province

Lesser Poland Province

0.209

3.925*

0.356

Geographical regions:

Highlands

Mountains

0.385

1.883

1.391

Climatic seasons:

Spring

Summer/autumn

0.280

10.696*

1.453

  1. *The result is significant at p < .001, Ap Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Bm Babesia microti, Bbsl Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato.
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