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Which of the following is true about Rickettsia?
Which of the following is true about Rickettsia?
- It can grow on artificial media
- It cannot survive, carry out metabolism, or multiply outside a host cell (correct)
- It is a gram-positive bacteria
- It primarily causes diseases in plants
Which disease is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii?
Which disease is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii?
- Zika Virus
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (correct)
- Malaria
- Cholera
What are the signs and symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
What are the signs and symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
- Fever, headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain (correct)
- Skin rash, joint pain, fatigue
- Cough, runny nose, sore throat
- Diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of smell and taste
What type of bacteria is Rickettsia?
What type of bacteria is Rickettsia?
What are the characteristics of atypical prokaryotic cells?
What are the characteristics of atypical prokaryotic cells?
What is the size range of Rickettsia cells?
What is the size range of Rickettsia cells?
How do Rickettsia cells reproduce?
How do Rickettsia cells reproduce?
What is the main characteristic of atypical prokaryotic cells like Rickettsia?
What is the main characteristic of atypical prokaryotic cells like Rickettsia?
What type of bacteria are Rickettsias?
What type of bacteria are Rickettsias?
How do Rickettsia cells behave on artificial media?
How do Rickettsia cells behave on artificial media?