It is true regarding Endemic typhus that

It is true regarding Endemic typhus that –

A. Man is the only reservoir of infection

B. Flea is a vector of the disease

C. The rash developing into eschar is a characteristic presentation

D. Culture of the etiological agent in tissue culture is a diagnostic modality

Correct Answer: Flea is a vector of the disease

Description: Rats are the reservoirs. Rat flea is the vector. Rickettsial infection is characterised by fever , headache ,malaise, prostration,skin rash and enlargement of spleen and liver. Diagnostic procedures include isolation of rickettsiae, IFA, CFT, Weil Felix test , ELISA Reference; Park&;s Textbook of preventive and social medicine, 24th edition.Pg no. 317

Category: Social & Preventive Medicine

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