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Table 2 Prevalence and genotypes of E. bieneusi in pet chipmunks by age and gender
| Group | No. of animals | No. of positive | Infection rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| < 90 days | 146 | 35 | 24.0% |
| 90–270 days | 53 | 8 | 15.1% |
| > 270 days | 80 | 6 | 7.5% |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 125 | 19 | 15.2% |
| Female | 154 | 30 | 19.5% |
