Table II.
Results of specific PCR on DNA extracted from the blood of pet and stray domestic cats, as well as fleas isolated from stray cats
| Sample source
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|---|---|---|---|
| Organism amplified | Pet cat | Stray cat | Fleas |
| B. henselae | 3.2% (21/646) | 57.7% (26/45) | 90% (45/50) |
| B. clarridgeiae | 0.6% (4/646) | 0 | 12% (6/50) |
| M. haemofelis | 0.6% (5/742) | 46.6% (21/45) | 10% (5/50) |
| M. haemominutum | 3.3% (25/742) | 13% (6/45) | 56% (28/50) |
| R. felis | N/A | 0 | 18% (9/50) |