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Prevalence ofN. mikurensisin questingI. ricinus, divided by lifecycle stage
| Stage | Tested (n) | Positive (n) | Prevalence (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larvae |
55* |
0 |
0% (<1%) |
| Nymph |
2003 |
137 |
7% (6-8%) |
| Female |
92 |
10 |
11% (5-20%) |
| Male | 173 | 19 | 11% (7-17%) |
*Pools of 5 larvae. 95% Confidence intervals were calculated using Fisher's exact test and are between brackets.
