Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the characteristics of Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

It is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii

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Ticks are the primary vectors

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It is spread by mosquito bites

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It is also called Brazilian spotted fever

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Solution

The correct option is C It is spread by mosquito bites
Rocky Mountain spotted fever or Brazilian spotted fever is a bacterial disease caused by Rickettsia ricketsii. It is spread by the bite of ticks which are the primary vectors.

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