Table 2 Number, life-stage (F = females, M = male, N = nymph) and geographic location of H. punctata tested for the presence of rickettsiae
Site | H. punctata | R. massiliae | Total positive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cliffe (England) | F | 14 | 0 | 0% |
| Â | M | 7 | 0 | 0% |
| Â | N | 25 | 2 | 8% |
Cuckmere haven (England) | F | 19 | 0 | 0% |
| Â | M | 16 | 0 | 0% |
| Â | N | 9 | 0 | 0% |
Elmley (England) | F | 4 | 0 | 0% |
| Â | M | 5 | 0 | 0% |