Table 4 Comparison of Ehrlichia canis strains prevalence in single infections and co-infections with Rickettsia massiliae
E. canis strain | Single infection n (%) | Co-infection n (%) | Total n | Chi-square analysis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regional combinations | |||||
Kasur | 6 (43) | 8 (57) | 14 | Kasur vs Muzaffargarh | χ2 = 45.2, P < 0.0001 |
Muzaffargarh | 1 (3) | 38 (97) | 39 | Kasur vs Rawalpindi | χ2 = 5.1, P = 0.07 |
Rawalpindi | 23 (59) | 16 (41) | 39 | Muzaffargarh vs Rawalpindi | χ2 = 73.3, P < 0.0001 |