Table 1 Serology and PCR results for blood samples collected from feral cats on St Kitts in 2011 and 2014
Collection date | Test performed | % positive (N) | Species identified |
|---|---|---|---|
2011 | Ehrlichia FRET-PCR | 0% (0/68) | None |
Babesia FRET-PCR | 32% (22/68) | 4 B. gibsoni 14 B. vogeli 3B. vogeli and B. gibsoni 1 Babesia sp. | |
Rickettsia PCR | 0% (0/68) | Not applicable | |
2014 | IFA for Ehrlichia | 10% (5/52) | Not applicable |
IFA for SFG Rickettsia | 42% (22/52) | Not applicable | |
Ehrlichia FRET-PCR | 12% (6/51) | 6 E. canis | |
Babesia FRET-PCR | 2% (1/51) | 1 B. gibsoni | |
Rickettsia PCR | 0% (0/51) | Not applicable |