Table 1.

Results of light microscopy examination and PCR results for Nosema spp. spores in common samples originating from each location in Turkey

Locations	# of Apiaries	Negative		Positive
	(N)	(n−)	(%)	(n+)	(%)	N. ceranae	N. Apis
İzmir	13	11	84.6	2	15.4	Yes	No
Aydın	14	9	64.3	5	35.7	Yes	No
Muğla	12	0	0.0	12	100.0	Yes	No
Tekirdag	10	2	20.0	8	80.0	Yes	No
Kırklareli	13	11	84.6	2	15.4	Yes	No
Zonguldak	5	5	100.0	0	0.0	Yes	No
Artvin	5	4	80.0	1	20.0	Yes	No
Isparta	5	5	100.0	0	0.0	Yes	No
Adana	5	4	80.0	3	60.0	Yes	No
Konya	5	5	100.0	0	0.0	No	No
Kırşehir	12	11	91.7	1	8.3	Yes	No

(N=Total number of Apiaries; (n−)= Negative number of infected colonies; (n+)= Positive number of infected colonies)