1 |
Lyme disease can spread from person to person. |
False |
2 |
All deer ticks are infected with the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. |
False |
3 |
The first symptom of Lyme disease is usually a red rash at the site of the bite called an EM rash. |
True |
4 |
Heart problems are common symptoms of Lyme disease. |
False |
5 |
Arthritis is always a temporary symptom of Lyme disease. |
False |
6 |
Without an EM rash, Lyme disease is still easy to diagnose |
False |
7 |
The sooner antibiotic treatment is started, the faster and more complete the recovery from Lyme disease is. |
True |
8 |
Pets cannot carry deer ticks. |
False |
9 |
Deer ticks are only present May through July. |
False |
10 |
Deet can be used on a child as young as two months old. |
True |