Table 2. Real-time PCR results for adult Amblyomma maculatum ticks collected from southeastern Virginia, USA, 2010.
| Month and collection site | Total no. ticks | No. (%) positive for Rickettsia parkeri |
|---|---|---|
| May | ||
| Chesapeake | 12 | 10 (83) |
| Virginia Beach | 0 | 0 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 0 |
| Total |
12 |
10 (83) |
| June | ||
| Chesapeake | 37 | 15 (40.5) |
| Virginia Beach | 4 | 0 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 0 |
| Total |
41 |
15 (36.5) |
| July | ||
| Chesapeake | 3 | 2 (66.7) |
| Virginia Beach | 1 | 0 |
| Portsmouth | 3 | 1 (33.3) |
| Total |
7 |
3 (42.9) |
| August | ||
| Chesapeake | 1 | 0 |
| Virginia Beach | 2 | 0 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 0 |
| Total |
3 |
0 |
| September | ||
| Chesapeake | 1 | 0 |
| Virginia Beach | 1 | 0 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 0 |
| Total |
2 |
0 |
| Total | 65 | 28 (43.1) |