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Distribution of tick and flea pools that were PCR positive for Rickettsia spp. by province in Costa Rica.
| Province | PCR-positive tick pools/total (%) | PCR-positive flea pools/total (%) |
|---|---|---|
| San José | 3/33 (9.1) | 18/67(26.9) |
| Alajuela | 3/20 (15.0) | 3/15 (20.0) |
| Cartago | 1/15 (6.7) | 4/4 (100.0) |
| Heredia | 2/2 (100.0) | 15/25 (60.0) |
| Limón | 10/25 (40.0) | 12/27 (44.4) |
| Guanacaste | 8/27 (29.6) | 0/26 (0) |
| Puntarenas | 12/18 (66.7) | 4/9 (44.4) |
| Total | 39/130 (30.0) | 56/173 (32.4) |
