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Table 2 Differences in TUS score in calves positive and negative of blood culture. Categorical variables were expressed as frequencies and percentages, and the chi-square test was utilized for underlined differences. Statistical significance was established at P < 0.05

From: An on-farm observational study on the prevalence and associated factors of bacteremia in preweaned dairy calves diagnosed with bronchopneumonia by thoracic ultrasonography

Parameters

Score

Blood culture positive calves (n. 6)

Blood culture negative calves (n. 82)

P

TUS

1

1 (16.7%)

19 (23.2%)

0.901

2

5 (83.3%)

63 (76.8%)

 
  1. TUS: thoracic ultrasonography. TUS; thoracic ultrasonography. Score 1 indicated lesions or consolidation depth of ≥ 1 cm but < 3 cm; 2 indicated lung consolidation depth of ≥ 3 cm
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BMC Veterinary Research

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