Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by the bite of a
a. Flea
b. Tick
c. Mosquito
d. Mouse or rat
B
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A These organisms do not transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
B Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by a tick. The tick must attach and feed
for at least 1 to 2 hours to transmit the disease. The usual habitat of the tick is in
heavily wooded areas.
C These organisms do not transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
D These organisms do not transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
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