Full 2L QBank
Microbiology Bacteria 993b6518

All of the following statements are true regarding Q fever except:

A
It is a zoonotic disease
B
Human disease is characterized by an interstitial pneumonia
C
No rash is seen
D
Weil-Felix reactions is very useful for diagnosis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Weil Felix reactions is very useful for diagnosisRef: Harrison, 19th/e, p. 1154; Ananthanarayan, 9th/e, p. 405)Weil-Felix Test (Heterophile agglutination test) has no value in - Q fever, Trench fever, R. pox.Coxiella Burnetii (Q fever)* Causing agent is Coxiella burnetii. It is a Zoonotic disease.* Disease - Interstitial pneumonia.* It survives pasteurization.* Transmitted without arthropod (respiratory mode).* No skin rash in Q fever.

Related Microbiology MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now