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Rickettsia, the bacteria commonly carried by tics, causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and other illnesses, does not have a vaccine. See the related links for more information.

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What is the replication of rickettsia?

Rickettsia replicates within the host cell cytoplasm through a process known as binary fission. This involves the bacterium dividing into two daughter cells, leading to the multiplication of the organism within the host cell.


A test used to detect anti-Rickettsia antibodies in a patient is the?

Indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) is commonly used to detect anti-Rickettsia antibodies in a patient. This test involves exposing the patient's serum to Rickettsia antigens and then using fluorescently labeled antibodies to detect any bound antibodies. Positive results indicate a past or current infection with Rickettsia bacteria.


Is typhus a virus or bacteria?

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Small bacteria that lives in fleas lice and ticks?

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What is the scientific name of rmsf?

Rickettsia rickettsii is the scientific name for RMSF. The common name for it is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.


Is rickettsia rickettsii sexual or asexual?

Yersinia Pestis is a bacterium that undergoes reproduction through fission, an asexual form of reproduction that occurs in approximately 1.25 hours.


Which form of bacteria causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

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What bacteria cause typhus?

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Whats the scientific name for the rocky mountain spotted fever?

The scientific name for Rocky Mountain spotted fever is Rickettsia rickettsii. It is a bacterial infection transmitted through tick bites.