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Which of the following is not transmitted by lice ?

Correct answer: C. Q fever

  • A. Trench fever
  • B. Relapsing fever
  • C. Q fever
  • D. Epidemic typhus

Explanation

Lice transmit epidemic typhus, louse-borne relapsing fever, and trench fever. Q fever is usually acquired by inhaling contaminated aerosols or through infected animal products, not by lice.

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