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