Which of the Following Statements Regarding Epidemic Typhus Is False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding epidemic typhus is false?

A) Epidemic typhus can be acquired through wounds, the eyes, respiratory tract, and mucous membranes
B) Epidemic typhus is caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi
C) Symptoms of epidemic typhus include fever, rash, and headache
D) Myocarditis and central nervous system dysfunction are complications of typhus
E) Vascular lesions develop systemically and also in the adrenal glands