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The infection rate of hemoplasmas detected in cattle (n = 376) and pooled houseflies (n = 269)
| Pathogens | No. of positive (%) in cattle | No. of positive (%) in flies* |
|---|---|---|
| M. wenyonii | 70 (18.6%) | 2 (0.7%) |
| Candidatus M. haemobos | 75 (20.0%) | 16 (5.9%) |
| Co-infection | 46 (12.2%) | 2 (0.7%) |
| Total | 191 (50.8%) | 20 (7.4%) |
*To extract DNA from housefly samples, 12 pooled specimens were used
