Lyme Disease Quiz

10 Questions | By WCSH6 | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 1141

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On the Morning Report Sharon and a doctor talked about Lyme Disease. Take this quiz to test your Lyme knowledge.

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1.

According to the CDC, Lyme disease is the fastest growing vector-borne, infectious disease in the United States. (A vector-borne disease is one that is transmitted to people by blood-sucking insects and arachnids such as mosquitoes, fleas and ticks)
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Lyme disease is transmitted to people by infected ticks. Ticks are most active in:
- A.
  
  Spring
- B.
  
  Summer
- C.
  
  Fall
- D.
  
  Spring and Summer
- E.
  
  Summer and Fall
3.

The harsh winter we had likely reduced the tick population
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Tick bites:
- A.
  
  Often sting
- B.
  
  Often itch
- C.
  
  Usually can't be felt
5.

The best way to remove a tick that’s embedded in your skin is:
- A.
  
  Burn it with a match
- B.
  
  Pour salt on it
- C.
  
  Ice it
- D.
  
  Use tweezers
6.

What is the best way to prevent a tick bite?
- A.
  
  Use insect repellant with 20%-30% DEET
- B.
  
  Wear long sleeves and long pants tucked into your socks when walking in the woods or in overgrown grass
- C.
  
  Check your body regularly for ticks, especially around your armpits, groin, scalp, belt line, neck and head
- D.
  
  All of the above
7.

What does an engorged deer tick look like?
- A.
  
  Males are dark brown to black, and females have a reddish body with a black spot just behind the head
- B.
  
  A raisin
- C.
  
  Greyish body with a black head and legs
8.

What are the most common early signs and symptoms of Lyme disease?
- A.
  
  Itching and swelling of extremities
- B.
  
  Tremors and dizziness
- C.
  
  Expanding reddish rash and flu-like symptoms
- D.
  
  None of the above
9.

Lyme disease can be diagnosed with a simple blood test
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  The above statement is highly controversial
10.

If Lyme disease is not caught early, it can progress into a very serious illness with symptoms including:
- A.
  
  Arthritis
- B.
  
  Neurological disorders (confusion, dizziness, short-term memory loss, inability to concentrate)
- C.
  
  Numbness or tingling in extremities
- D.
  
  All of the above