Which of the following statements about Rickettsia is false: from CLIA Microbiology / Serology Review, presented by MediaLab

CLIA: Microbiology / Serology

Ungraded Practice Question

Which of the following statements about Rickettsia is false:

Please select the single best answer

	They are obligate intracellular parasites
	They are gram negative bacilli
	Associated diseases are usually diagnosed by serology
	They are cultured in many hospital laboratories

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