The Current Standard Method for Diagnosing Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

question 37

Multiple Choice

The current standard method for diagnosing Rocky Mountain spotted fever is often unhelpful to the patient because:

• A) it lacks sensitivity.
• B) the diagnosis is obtained after the period in which treatment must begin.
• C) the sampling procedure is very invasive.
• D) it lacks specificity.

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