Table 3.
PCR-based evidence of B. mayonii infection in salivary glands of unfed versus partially fed I. scapularis nymphs with evidence of infection in the remaining tick body
| Nymphal feeding status | No. B. mayonii-infected nymphs examineda | No. infected nymphs with B. mayonii DNA detected also in the salivary glands | Percent infected nymphs with B. mayonii DNA detected also in the salivary glands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unfed | 15 | 2 | 13.3 |
| Fed—24 h | 12 | 4 | 33.3 |
| Fed—48 h | 15 | 6 | 40.0 |
| Fed—72 h | 13 | 4 | 30.8 |
a
Salivary glands were removed prior to testing of the remainder of the bodies.