Which of the Following Statements About the Causative Agent of Rocky

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the causative agent of Rocky Mountain spotted fever is FALSE?

• A) It is transmitted by ticks.
• B) It is an intracellular parasite.
• C) It is gram- negative.
• D) It is in the genus Rickettsia.
• E) It is found in soil and water.

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