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Comparison of PCR and xenodiagnosis methods to measure contamination of the Borrelia persica in Ornithodoros tholozani ticks
| Method | Negative (%) | Positive (%) | Specimen | No tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xenodiagnosis (Microscopic) | 24 (75.0) | 8 (25.0) | Blood of Guinea pig | 32 |
| PCR following Xenodiagnosis | 1 (3.1) | 31 (96.9) | tick | 32 |
| PCR | 0 (0) | 32 (100) | tick | 32 |
