In which of the following conditions man is the mammalian reservoir?: (A) Epidemic typhus, (B) Endemic typhus, (C) Scrub typhus, (D) Rickettsial pox
Answer is A. The causative agent and mammalian reservoirs of some diseases are given below: Epidemic typhus - Humans Endemic typhus - Rodents Scrub typhus - Rodents Rickettsialpox - Mice Note: Incase of trench fever caused by Rochalimaea quintana the mammalian reservoir is human. Ref: Park, Edition 21, Page - 274