What is another word for genus rickettsia?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ɹɪkˈɛtsi͡ə] (IPA) 
Genus Rickettsia is a group of bacteria that cause several diseases in humans and animals. These bacteria are usually transmitted to humans through the bites of infected ticks, fleas, and lice. Some synonyms for the Genus Rickettsia include spotted fever group rickettsiae, typhus group rickettsiae, and scrub typhus group rickettsiae. These synonyms refer to the different groups of bacteria that fall under the Genus Rickettsia and are responsible for causing specific diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, epidemic typhus, and scrub typhus. Understanding the different synonyms associated with the Genus Rickettsia can help in identifying and treating the diseases caused by these bacteria.
