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Tick bite exposure of hunters and hunting dogs, as numbers and percentage of ticks collected according to different body localization
| Body localization | Hunters | Hunting dogs | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neck | 15 (31.2%) | 38 (10.5%) | 53 (12.9%) |
| Limbs | 5 (10.4%) | 38 (10.5%) | 43 (10.5%) |
| Head | 19 (39.6%) | 117 (32.2%) | 136 (33.1%) |
| Ears | 9 (18.7%) | 170 (46.8%) | 179 (43.5%) |
| Total (%) | 48 (11.7%) | 363 (88.3%) | 411 (100%) |
