This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Rickettsiaceae, Subject name: Microbiology
Ricketssia Reckettsii is responsible for which disease - 
Select and explain. 
A. Endemic typhus, B. Epidemic typhus, C. Scrub typhus, D. Rocky mountain spotted fever
D: Rocky mountain spotted fever
Answer: D: Rocky mountain spotted fever 
Explanation: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Rocky mountain spotted fever VectorDiseases and organisms1) MiteScrub typhus (R. tsutsugamushi), Rickettsial pox (R. akari)2) LouseEpidemic typhus (R. prowaekii), Trench fever (R. quintana)3) FleaEndemic or murine typhus (R. typhi)4) TickIndian tick typhus (R. conorii), RMSF (R. Rickettsii)