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Prevalence of Rickettsia africae by species and regions
| Species | Amblyomma variegatum | Rhipicephalus microplus | Rhipicephalus appendiculatus | Number of ticks tested by region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions | ||||
| Grande Comore | 94.23% (49/52) | 8% (1/13) | 1% (1/92) | 157 |
| Anjouan | 89% (8/9) | 3.3% (5/151) | - | 160 |
| Moheli | 7% (3/28) | 0% (0/132) | - | 160 |
| Ticks collected from imported cattle | 77.14% (27/35) | - | - | 35 |
| Total from the Union of the Comoros | 65.17% (58/89) | 2.7% (8/296) | 1% (1/95) | 477 |
