Which of the Following Statements About the Causative Agent of Rocky

question 34

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

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