Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

question 46

Multiple Choice

Rocky Mountain spotted fever

• A)is seen in highest numbers along the west coast.
• B)is transmitted by Ixodes ticks.
• C)has symptoms that include fever, headache, and rash.
• D)never has severe complications.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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