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Rocky Mountain Spotted fever is caused b...

Rocky Mountain Spotted fever is caused by:

A

Rickettsia

B

Rochalimaea

C

Spirochaetes

D

Chlamydia

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question:** The question asks about the causative agent of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. 2. **Review the Options Provided:** - Option 1: Rickettsia - Option 2: Rheumatoid Arthritis - Option 3: Spirochete - Option 4: Chlamydia 3. **Evaluate Each Option:** - **Option 1: Rickettsia** - This is the correct answer. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is caused by the bacterium *Rickettsia rickettsii*. - **Option 2: Rheumatoid Arthritis** - This is incorrect. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disorder, not an infectious disease. - **Option 3: Spirochete** - This is incorrect as well. While Spirochetes are a type of bacteria that can cause diseases like Lyme disease, they do not cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. - **Option 4: Chlamydia** - This is also incorrect. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection and does not cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. 4. **Conclusion:** The only correct option that causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is **Rickettsia**. **Final Answer:** Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is caused by *Rickettsia rickettsii*. ---
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