Q fever is caused by which Rickettsial Agent: (A) R. prowazekii, (B) R. tsutsugamushi, (C) C. burnetii, (D) Rochalimaea quintana
Answer is C. The causative agent is Coxiella burnetii. It is found in ticks which act as vectors as well as reservoir Ref:Pg No:328; Park 25th Edition