It is true regarding endemic typhus that ?

A. Man is the only reservoir of infection

B. Flea is a vector for the disease

C. The rash developing into eschar is a characteristic presentation

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

Correct Answer: Flea is a vector for the disease

Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Flea is a vector for the disease . Endemic typhus is transmitted by the rat flea. . Rats are the major reservoir . There is no eschar in endemic typhus Diagnosis is made by serological test (IFA) or PCR amplification of R typhi DNA from blood -

Category: Microbiology

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