Multiple choice

Match the Column – I (rickettsial disease) with Column – II (causative agent) and select the correct option.

 
Column – I Column – II
P. Rocky mountain spotted fever 1. Rickettsia typhi
Q. Epidemic typhus 2. Rickettsia akari
R. Endemic typhus 3. Rickettsia rickettsiae
S. Rickettsial pox 4. Rickettsia prowazekii

  1. P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 4

  2. P - 1, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 2

  3. P - 3, Q - 1, R - 2, S - 4

  4. P - 3, Q - 4, R - 1, S - 2

  5. P - 2, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 1
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a tickborne disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii. Rickettsia prowazekii causes epidemic typhus. Endemic typhus fever is a disease caused by bacteria called Rickettsia typhi. Rickettsial pox is caused by Rickettsia akari.

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