TABLE 1.
Epidemiological characteristics of Bartonella infection in Ixodes pacificus adult ticks from Santa Clara County
| Origin | Sex | % of ticks with Bartonella infection (no. PCR positive/total no. tested) |
|---|---|---|
| Baird Ranch | Male | 0 (0/4) |
| Female | 0 (0/5) | |
| Red Fern Ranch | Male | 42.9 (3/7) |
| Female | 57.1 (4/7) | |
| Windy Hill Open Space Reserve | Male | 25.8 (17/66) |
| Female | 8.1 (5/62) | |
| Total | 19.2 (29/151) |