This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Communicable diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Q fever is caused by which Rickettsial Agent 
Select and explain. 
A. R. prowazekii, B. R. tsutsugamushi, C. C. burnetii, D. Rochalimaea quintana
C: C. burnetii
Answer: C: C. burnetii 
Explanation: 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