Table 1

Results of univariable analysis for clinical symptoms associated with leptospirosis seropositivity in slaughterhouse workers

Clinical symptomPer cent (n)Per cent of leptospirosis positive (n)OR (95% CI)p Value
Recent fever
 No37.3 (275)14.5 (40)
 Yes62.7 (462)12.8 (59)0.8 (0.5 to 1.3)0.429
Headache
 No38.3 (282)14.5 (41)
 Yes61.7 (455)12.7 (58)0.9 (0.6 to 1.3)0.500
Backache
 No52.1 (384)12.8 (49)
 Yes47.9 (353)14.2 (50)1.2 (0.8 to 1.8)0.484
Joint pain
 No46.5 (343)12.8 (44)
 Yes43.5 (394)14.0 (55)1.1 (0.7 to 1.8)0.632
Vomiting
 No91.3 (673)13.4 (90)
 Yes8.7 (64)14.1 (9)1.1 (0.5 to 2.3)0.886
Diarrhoea
 No78.4 (578)13.3 (77)
 Yes21.6 (159)13.8 (22)1.0 (0.6 to 1.8)0.885
Abdominal pain
 No58.3 (430)12.6 (54)
 Yes41.7 (307)14.7 (45)1.2 (0.8 to 1.8)0.481