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. 2012 Jul 1;87(1):125–127. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.2012.11-0073

Table 2.

Topographic distribution of 140 embedded sand fleas at the feet of 59 Wistar rats

Topographic area of rat foot Study area
Urban slum n (%) Fishing village n (%) Both study areas n (%)
First digit 10 (16.7) 21 (26.3) 31 (22.4)
Second digit 4 (6.7) 3 (3.8) 7 (5)
Third digit 7 (11.7) 1 (1.3) 8 (5.4)
Fourth digit 6 (10.0) 12 (15.0) 18 (12.9)
Fifth digit 10 (16.7) 18 (22.3) 28 (20)
Foot pad 23 (38.4) 25 (31.3) 48 (34.3)