Table 3.
Molecular analyses of bat ticks for the presence of Rickettsia.
| Tick species | Rickettsia positive/all analysed ticks | Results of sequencing (length, % identity, sample number) | Bat hosts, host number | Locations of positive ticks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argas vespertilionis | 16/120 | Rickettsia spp. (434 bp, 99%, 1) | Plecotus auritus, 1 | Buckinghamshire |
| Rickettsia spp. (434 bp, 99%, 11) | Pipistrellus pipistrellus, 7 | Buckinghamshire | ||
| Rickettsia spp. (434 bp, 99%, 1) | Pipistrellus pipistrellus, 1 | Oxfordshire | ||
| Rickettsia spp. (434 bp, 99%, 2) | Pipistrellus pipistrellus, 1 | Hertfordshire | ||
| Rickettsia spp. (434 bp, 99%, 1) | Pipistrellus pipistrellus, 1 | Berkshire |