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Which of the following statements accurately describes the Rickettsia rickettsii organism?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Rickettsia rickettsii organism?
- It is a virus that infects and replicates within the host's nuclei.
- It is a gram-positive bacterium that stains well with Gram stain.
- It can survive and replicate independently outside of host cells.
- It is an obligate intracellular pathogen that requires ATP and cofactors from the host cell. (correct)
Which diagnostic method is commonly used to identify Rickettsia rickettsii infection?
Which diagnostic method is commonly used to identify Rickettsia rickettsii infection?
- Gram stain
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
- Acid-fast stain
- Giemsa stain and immunofluorescence assay (IFA) (correct)
What is the primary mode of transmission for Rickettsia rickettsii?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Rickettsia rickettsii?
- Ingestion of contaminated food or water
- Direct contact with infected individuals
- Bites from infected ticks (correct)
- Inhalation of aerosolized particles
Which of the following is the recommended treatment for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever caused by Rickettsia rickettsii?
Which of the following is the recommended treatment for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever caused by Rickettsia rickettsii?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Which of the following is the primary reservoir for Rickettsia rickettsii?
Which of the following is the primary reservoir for Rickettsia rickettsii?
What is the key feature that distinguishes Rickettsia rickettsii from other bacteria?
What is the key feature that distinguishes Rickettsia rickettsii from other bacteria?
Why is the CoA (coenzyme A) and NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) provided by the eukaryotic host cell important for Rickettsia rickettsii?
Why is the CoA (coenzyme A) and NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) provided by the eukaryotic host cell important for Rickettsia rickettsii?
How do the symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever typically progress in infected individuals?
How do the symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever typically progress in infected individuals?
Which of the following is the primary mode of transmission for Rickettsia rickettsii, the causative agent of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Which of the following is the primary mode of transmission for Rickettsia rickettsii, the causative agent of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
What is the recommended treatment for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever caused by Rickettsia rickettsii infection?
What is the recommended treatment for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever caused by Rickettsia rickettsii infection?
Which of the following is a common symptom associated with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Which of the following is a common symptom associated with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
