| Demographic characteristics of analyzed T. dimidiata | Frequency | (%) | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life stage, n = 135 | |||
| Nymph | 76 | (56) | (48-64) |
| Adult | 59 | (44) | (36-52) |
| Sex (adult stage) *, n = 59 | |||
| Male | 29 | (49) | (37-62) |
| Female | 30 | (51) | (38-63) |
| Collection site, n = 135 | |||
| Domestic | 108 | (80) | (72-86) |
| Peri-domestic | 27 | (20) | (14-28) |
| Department, n = 135 | |||
| Ahuachapán | 12 | (8·9) | (5·0-15) |
| Cabañas | 9 | (6·7) | (3·4-12) |
| Chalatenango | 22 | (16) | (11-24) |
| Cuscatlán | 3 | (2·2) | (0·5-6·6) |
| Morazán | 3 | (2·2) | (0·5-6·6) |
| San Miguel | 45 | (33) | (26-42) |
| San Salvador | 9 | (6·7) | (3·4-12) |
| Usulután | 32 | (24) | (17-31) |
| Characteristics | Frequency | (%) | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presence of animal*, n = 30 | |||
| Dog | 23 | (76) | (59-89) |
| Chicken | 26 | (87) | (70-95) |
| Pig | 2 | (6·7) | (0·8-22) |
| Presence of chicken coop, n = 26 | |||
| No | 17 | (65) | (46-81) |
| Yes | 9 | (35) | (19-54) |
| Wall material, n = 30 | |||
| Mud | 16 | (53) | (36-70) |
| Block | 6 | (20) | (9·1-38) |
| Bamboo | 5 | (16) | (6·8-34) |
| Wood | 1 | (3·3) | (0·0-18) |
| Brick | 1 | (3·3) | (0·0-18) |
| Not available | 1 | (3·3) | (0·0-18) |
| Roof material, n = 30 | |||
| Tin | 13 | (43) | (27-61) |
| Tile | 15 | (50) | (33-67) |
| Cement | 1 | (3·3) | (0·0-18) |
| Not available | 1 | (3·3) | (0·0-18) |
| Floor material, n = 30 | |||
| Soil | 19 | (63) | (46-78) |
| Brick | 11 | (37) | (22-55) |
| Species | Frequency (n = 135) | (%) | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallus gallus (Chicken)* | 105 | (78) | (70·0-84·0) |
| Homo sapiens (Human) | 90 | (67) | (58·3-74·1) |
| Canis lupus (Dog) | 57 | (42) | (34-51) |
| Rattus rattus (Black rat) | 37 | (27) | (20-36) |
| Sus scrofa (Pig) | 22 | (16) | (11-24) |
| Mus musculus (Mouse) | 13 | (9·6) | (5·6-16) |
| Bufo spp. (Bufo)* | 8 | (5·9) | (2·9-11) |
| Felis catus (Cat) | 8 | (5·9) | (2·9-11·4) |
| Didelphis spp. (Opossum) | 6 | (4·4) | (1·9-9·6) |
| Bos taurus (Cow) | 2 | (1·5) | (0·07-5·6) |
| Spilogale putorius (Skunk) | 1 | (0·7) | (0·00-4·5) |
| Columba livia (Pigeon)* | 1 | (0·7) | (0·00-4·5) |
| Oryctolagus cuniculus (Rabbit) | 1 | (0·7) | (0·00-4·5) |
