Table 1.
Experiments assessing ability of nymphal I. scapularis from different locations to transmit B. burgdorferi to mice
| Mousea | No. placed on mouse | No. fed on mouse | No. ticks PCR ++ | Mouse culture for Bbb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS-1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | Pos |
| MS-2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | Pos |
| MS-3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | Pos |
| MS-4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | Pos |
| CT-1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | Pos |
| CT-2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | Pos |
| CT-3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | Pos |
| CT-4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | Pos |
| Second experiment | ||||
| LA-1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | Pos |
| LA-2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | Pos |
| LA-3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | Pos |
| LA-4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Pos |
| LA-5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Pos |
| LA-6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Neg |
| CT-1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | Pos |
| CT-2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | Neg |
| CT-3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | Pos |
| CT-4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | Pos |
a Mouse number with ticks from three locations—either Mississippi, Connecticut, or Louisiana.
b Cultured for B. burgdorferi.