Diseases caused by rickettsial organisms are typically transmitted to humans by

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rickettsial diseases are commonly transmitted through the bite of an infected arthropod vector, such as ticks, mites, fleas, or lice. The organisms are then able to invade and replicate within human cells, causing a variety of symptoms and illnesses. Ingestion of contaminated food, animal bites, and inhalation of aerosols are generally not routes of transmission for rickettsial diseases.

Diseases Caused by Rickettsial Organisms Are Typically Transmitted to Humans