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Table 1 Distribution and prevalence of CCHFV-positive Hyalomma aegyptium ticks at studied localities in Syria (SY) and Turkey (TR)

From: Hidden threat of tortoise ticks: high prevalence of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus in ticks Hyalomma aegyptium in the Middle East

Locality

Coordinates

Sampled tortoises/carriers of positive ticks

Ticks examined/positive

Krak des Chevaliers, SY

34°45′N, 36°17′E

7/7

40/25

Kafr Takharim, SY

36°07′N, 36°28′E

2/2

9/5

Qalat Samaan, SY

36°22′N, 36°51′E

19/10

137/20

Cirrus, SY

36°45′N, 36°52′E

2/2

10/4

Antakya, TR

36°12′N, 36°10′E

4/4

25/10

Hassa, TR

36°48′N, 36°29′E

3/2

19/10

Bogazkerim, TR

36°49′N, 36°51′E

1/0

5/0

Total

 

38/27

245/74