Quiz


1.	Lyme disease is the most common infection in the United States that is spread by ticks.
	True
	False

2.	The deer tick can carry not only the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, but two other pathogens that cause disease.
	True
	False

3.	The first sign of Lyme disease is a painless rash in the shape of a bull's eye.
	True
	False

4.	Most cases of Lyme disease can be successfully treated with antibiotics.
	True
	False

5.	People who work in construction and landscaping are at higher risk for Lyme disease.
	True
	False

6.	One way to protect yourself against tick bites is to wear dark clothing.
	True
	False

7.	Do a tick check every day you are outdoors in areas where ticks are present and active.
	True
	False

8.	To limit tick exposure in your yard, remove brush and leaf litter.
	True
	False

9.	The lone star tick, found in the southeastern United States, is a new source of Lyme disease.
	True
	False