Following is the etiological agent of Rocky Mountain spotted fever:
Correct Answer: R. rickettsia
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., R. rickettsiaRef: Harrison, 19th/e, p. 1154; Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 405)Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a bacterial infection transmitted by a tick. Serious damage to organs such as your kidneys and heart. Severe headache, high fever are important findings. A few days later, a rash usually appears on the wrists and ankles.
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