Which of the Following Statements Regarding Q Fever Is Incorrect

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding Q fever is incorrect?

• A)The disease is mild, and most cases go undetected.
• B)Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, rash, and occasionally pneumonia.
• C)The causative agent, Coxiella burnetii, produces resistant endospore-like structures.
• D)Humans can be infected from the airborne spread of particles from infected animals.
• E)The causative agent, Coxiella burnetii, is transmitted by lice.

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Definitions:

Basilic Vein

A large vein located on the upper arm and forearm that is often used for intravenous injections or blood draw.

Cephalic Vein

A prominent vein in the arm that drains blood from the lateral aspect of the arm and is often used for intravenous injections.

Pulmonary Circulation

The part of the circulatory system that carries deoxygenated blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs and returns oxygenated blood back to the heart.

Right Atrium

The right atrium is one of the four chambers of the heart, responsible for receiving deoxygenated blood from the body through the venae cavae and pumping it into the right ventricle.