An Instructor Explains That the Microorganism Rickettsia Rickettsii Causes Rocky

question 27

Multiple Choice

An instructor explains that the microorganism Rickettsia rickettsii causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever. A student demonstrates understanding of the subject by stating:

• A) "Rocky Mountain spotted fever is spread by ticks."
• B) "Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by eating undercooked ground meat."
• C) "Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by spores that live in dead tissue."
• D) "Rocky Mountain spotted fever can lie dormant in nerve endings for years."

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