In which of the following conditions man is the mammalian reservoir?
Correct Answer: Epidemic typhus
Description: The causative agent and mammalian reservoirs of some diseases are given below: Epidemic typhus - Humans Endemic typhus - Rodents Scrub typhus - Rodents Rickettsialpox - Mice Note: Incase of trench fever caused by Rochalimaea quintana the mammalian reservoir is human. Ref: Park, Edition 21, Page - 274
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