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Table 3 Summary of the parasite groups found on M. namaquensis and their infection parameters

From: The Namaqua rock mouse (Micaelamys namaquensis) as a potential reservoir and host of arthropod vectors of diseases of medical and veterinary importance in South Africa

Taxon

Total

Prevalence (%)

Mean abundance (±SE)

Fleas

1072

78.2

4.96 (±0.423)

Lice

508

21.3

2.35 (±0.767)

Mites

3301

53.7

15.28 (±3.225)

Ticks

1744

78.2

8.07 (±1.336)

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Parasites & Vectors

ISSN: 1756-3305

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