Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Rickettsia rickettsii

The video discusses the history and spread of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, a disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, transmitted by ticks. It covers the symptoms, transmission, complications, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease, emphasizing the importance of early detection and prevention through tick bite avoidance.

What was the initial name given to the illness that spread through Idaho in 1896?

• Red measles

• Black measles

• Yellow fever

• Green pox

Which bacterium was identified as the cause of Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

• Rickettsia rickettsii

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Escherichia coli

• Bacillus anthracis

What is the primary vector for the transmission of Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

• Lice

• Fleas

• Mosquitoes

• Ticks

Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

• Azithromycin

• Ciprofloxacin

• Doxycycline

• Amoxicillin

What is a key prevention strategy for avoiding Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

• Vaccination

• Wearing masks

• Avoiding mosquito bites

• Preventing tick bites