How is a rickettsial disease MOST commonly diagnosed, and how would the patient be treated if the infection had been present for roughly one week?

a. Clinical symptoms uniquely distinguish rickettsial diseases from others, and an antibiotic such as tetracycline would kill off the pathogen.
b. Clinical symptoms uniquely distinguish rickettsial diseases from others, and most of the diseases are self-limiting, so healthy individuals will not need medication.
c. Immunological or DNA-based testing will identify the pathogen, and an antibiotic such as tetracycline would be given.
d. Immunological or DNA-based testing will identify the pathogen, and most of the diseases are self-limiting, so healthy individuals will not need medication.


Answer: C

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