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Results of salivary gland explant cultures from ticks fed on nonimmunized and OspC-immunized mice
| Test mouse | No. of ticks/mouse | No. (%) salivary gland culture positive |
|---|---|---|
| Nonimmunized mice | ||
| Mouse 1 | 10 | 5 (50) |
| Mouse 2 | 9 | 3 (33) |
| Mouse 3 | 6 | 2 (33) |
| Total | 25 | 10 (40) |
| OspC-immunized mice | ||
| Mouse 1 | 8 | 0 (0) |
| Mouse 2 | 19 | 2 (10.5) |
| Total | 27 | 2 (7.4) |
