Soil is a reservoir for the pathogen for all of the following diseases EXCEPT
A)Q fever.
B)melioidosis.
C)blastomycosis.
D)histoplasmosis.
E)coccidioidomycosis.

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Q fever is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii. It is transmitted to humans from animals, mainly cattle, sheep, and goats. While soil can become contaminated with C. burnetii from infected animal feces, it is not typically considered a primary reservoir for the pathogen.

Soil Is a Reservoir for the Pathogen for All of the Following