Table 4 |
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Results of serologic testing for B. burgdorferi |
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Bernese Mountain Dogs (n = 160) |
Control dogs (n = 62) |
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Serology* |
number of dogs |
% |
number of dogs |
% |
coat color |
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|
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fair |
dark |
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positive1,2 |
92 |
58 |
9 |
15 |
3 |
6 |
|
negative |
68 |
42 |
53 |
85 |
38 |
15 |
|
total |
160 |
100 |
62 |
100 |
41 |
21 |
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* ELISA and Western blot positive 1Significant difference between Bernese Mountain Dogs and control dogs (p < 0.001). 2Significant difference between control dogs with fair and dark coat color (p < 0.03). |
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Gerber et al. BMC Veterinary Research 2007 3:15 doi:10.1186/1746-6148-3-15 |
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