Comparison of Bartonella prevalence in ectoparasites collected from Bartonella-positive and Bartonella-negative rodents.

a There are 2 samples where Bartonella was detected in host (R. rattus), mite, and lice; 1–4 pools of ticks and fleas can be collected from one rodent.bBartonella DNA prevalence in ectoparasites collected from positive rats (19.4%) were higher significantly (Chi-Square Tests, P = 0.003) comparing to ectoparasites from negative rats (8.7%).Comparison of Bartonella prevalence in ectoparasites collected from Bartonella-positive and Bartonella-negative rodents.