lab diagnosis & prevention Flashcards
1
Q
Where can rickettsia be grown for testing?
A
only in animal models
2
Q
What are symptoms of rickettsia?
A
cutaneous rash and fever
3
Q
What are serology test that can be done for rickettsia?
A
weil-feix -cross Agglutination with proteus
no DHT skin test available
4
Q
How can specimens be obtained for rickettsia?
A
blood & petechial biopsy
sputum forcoxiella
Weil-felix for RMSF & typhus fever
5
Q
What is the most important preventative measure for rickettsia?
A
vector control- spray dogs
no vaccine for RMSF
Formalin killed vaccine for typhus
heat killed vaccine for Q fever
