12 Questions
Which of the following statements is true about Rickettsia prowazekii?
It requires ATP and other nutrients from the host cell.
Which of the following is the primary reservoir for Rickettsia prowazekii?
Military recruits and prisoners of war
How is Rickettsia prowazekii transmitted?
Through the feces of infected lice, which is scratched into the skin
Which of the following best describes the rash associated with epidemic typhus caused by Rickettsia prowazekii?
It starts on the trunk and spreads outwards, sparing the hands, feet, and head.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of epidemic typhus caused by Rickettsia prowazekii?
Jaundice
What is Brill-Zinsser disease?
A recurrence of epidemic typhus in patients who had a latent Rickettsia prowazekii infection
What does the phrase 'Obligate intracellular (need ATP from host)' suggest about Rickettsia prowazekii?
It can only survive and replicate inside a host cell.
What is the significance of the phrase 'CoAch with NAD+ water'?
It represents the need for coenzyme A and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide for the survival of Rickettsia prowazekii.
What does the phrase 'Coach with hat military on' represent?
The military personnel who are at risk of contracting Rickettsia prowazekii.
What does the phrase 'Footballs are Lice' represent?
It indicates that lice are the primary vectors responsible for transmitting Rickettsia prowazekii.
What is the significance of the phrase 'Uniforms that are red but no color on hands and feet or head'?
It represents the characteristic rash associated with Rickettsia prowazekii infection, which spares the hands, feet, and head.
What does the phrase 'Brill Zinsser Disease' refer to?
A milder form of Rickettsia prowazekii infection that occurs in individuals who have recovered from a previous infection without antibiotic treatment.
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