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WHAT IS IT?
ENVIRONMENT
MENTAL HEALTH
FIXING THE PROBLEM
MISCELLANEOUS
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What bacteria causes Lyme disease? How is it transmitted?
Borrelia burgdorferi/ bite of a blacklegged tick
100
Where would you most likely contract the pathogen?
Forest floors, leafy/bushy areas (where do ticks live?)
100
What are some psychological symptoms of Lyme disease?
depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
100
Where can you learn about Lyme disease?
canlyme.com, CBC, WHO, schools, hospitals
100
Where did Lyme disease get its name from?
Lyme, Connecticut
200
Name 5 symptoms specific to Lyme disease?
erythema migrans, muscle/joint aches, heart disorders, neurological disorders, and arthritis OR (it's okay) fever, chills, headache, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes
200
What is the leading cause of ticks migrating to Canada?
Global Warming/ land fragmentation
200
Who is most likely to diagnose Lyme disease in patients?
Psychologists
200
Why don't people know about Lyme disease?
Poor awareness, not many healthcare professionals understand the diagnosis of Lyme disease, difficult to identify
200
Is there an available cure for Lyme disease?
No
300
What is essentially the cause of Lyme disease in humans?
a consequence of the human immuno-pathological response to B. burgdorferi.
300
Where in Canada will you most likely get Lyme disease?
BC- Pacific Coast/ Atlantic Coast
300
What is the name of the psychological disorder caused by Lyme disease?
PTLDS (post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome).
300
Name three prevention methods for Lyme disease
Cover up when hiking/ going to forested areas, insect repellents, proper hygiene
300
What season are you most likely going to get Lyme disease?
Spring/Summer time
400
Name the definitive/intermediate hosts in the Lyme disease cycle
Definitive: black legged ticks Intermediate: humans
400
a mark of disgrace associated with Lyme disease can be described as....
Stigma
500
Name one chronic symptom of the disease
Lyme carditis, neurological disorders, and arthritis