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. 2008 Oct;72(5):411–419.

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
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)