Which of the following is a small form of bacteria carried by ticks that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

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Rickettsia is a small form of bacteria that can cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever and is carried by ticks. Ehrlichiosis is another tick-borne illness, but it is caused by a different type of bacteria. Lyme disease is caused by a different bacteria spread by ticks, while tuberculosis is caused by a different type of bacteria and is not spread by ticks.

Which of the Following Is a Small Form of Bacteria