Table 3 Number and percentage of tick stages retrieved and their positivity for one or more pathogens
From: Ticks infesting humans in Italy and associated pathogens
Life stage | N° (%)* | Positive (%) |
|---|---|---|
Females | 194 (34.6)AB | 35 (18.0) |
Males | 75 (13.4)AcD | 18 (24.0) |
Larvae | 47 (8.4)BcE | 6 (12.8) |
Nymphs | 230 (41.0)DE | 41 (17.8) |
Not determined | 15 (2.1) | 1 (0.6) |