Table 2.
Topographic distribution of 140 embedded sand fleas at the feet of 59 Wistar rats
Topographic area of rat foot | Study area | ||
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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) |