Table 1 Prevalence of Strongylus vulgaris expressed as prevalence of arterial lesions and seropositive horses
From: SvSXP: a Strongylus vulgaris antigen with potential for prepatent diagnosis
Group of horses | Prevalence of arterial lesions | Seropositive prevalence | Se | Sp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KY, naturally infected, never treated herd (n=11) | 100% | 90.1% | 90.9% | 100% |
KY, naturally infected, treated herd (n=20) | 10% | 5% | 50% | 100% |
TN, naturally infected (n=23) | 73.9% | 87.0% | 94% | 33% |
TN, experimentally infected with P. equorum (n=20) | 70% | 50% | 64% | 83% |
TN, experimentally infected with S. vulgaris and Cyathostomins (n=28) | 57.1% | 39.3% | 50% | 75% |