Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 11 - The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea - Study Questions - Review - Page 329: 1l

Answer

Rickettsia

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The representative genus for being an obligate intracellular parasite that is transmitted by ticks is the genus Rickettsia.

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