The cells parasitized in host by Rickettsia are
A. Erythrocytes
B. Vascular endothelial cells
C. Neutrophills
D. Monocytes
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The cells parasitized in host by Rickettsia are vascular endothelial cells.Rickettsia is a genus of nonmotile, gram-negative, nonspore-forming, highly pleomorphic bacteria.
These are obligate intracellular parasites that invade vascular endothelial cells in target organs, damaging them and producing increased vascular permeability with consequent oedema, hypotension and hypoalbuminaemia.
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