Question

question 83 1 pts potomac horse fever (phf) is a serious infection that infects horses in the united states. of the following, which answer is incorrect with regard to phf? the causative agent in phf is neorickettsia risticii. fresh water insects are involved in the life cycle of the causative agent. diagnosis requires culture of the bacteria from a blood sample. a fresh water snail is involved in the life cycle of the causative agent.

Explanation:

Potomac Horse Fever is caused by Neorickettsia risticii. Fresh - water snails and insects are involved in the life - cycle of the causative agent. Diagnosis is often based on serology rather than culturing bacteria from a blood sample as the bacteria are difficult to culture.

Answer:

Diagnosis requires culture of the bacteria from a blood sample.