Table 4 Multivariable analysis of factors associated with E. canis positivity (qPCR Ct < 35).

From: A multidimensional analysis of the risk of infection with Ehrlichia canis among urban dogs in Iquitos, Peru

 

OR*

95% CI

p-value

Dog-related factors

 Male

1.89

0.90–3.96

0.091

 Recent travel

3.59

1.19–10.89

0.024

 Neuter/spayed reproductive status

0.27

0.07–1.05

0.058

House-related factors

 Wall material–Corrugated iron**

2.92

1.22–6.96

0.016

Owner-related factors

 Common to see ticks in dogs in Iquitos

2.88

0.97–8.55

0.056

  1. *Mixed effects logistic regression with a random intercept to account for clustering of dogs at the house level. Reference categories are listed in (Table 1 and Sup. Table 1).
  2. **Wall and floor materials shown in this table indicate that at least some part of walls or floors were made of the material indicated.
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