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How does the rocky mountain spotted fever organism result in disease & what are the virulence factors?
actually the Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is caused by a rickettsia, which is a type of bacteria
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a bacterial infection transmitted by a tick. Without prompt treatment, It can cause serious damage to internal organs, such as your kidneys and heart. At first, a rash usually appears on the wrists and ankles.
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Rickettsia rickettsii is the bacteria responsible for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and is most commonly caused by a tick bite.
It is appropriate to shorten Rocky Mountain spotted fever to simply RMSF. It is a term used by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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