Discussion Post: Lyme disease in the United States
Review Lyme disease in the United States in the 21st. century. Answer the following questions:
• Describe the geographical chart to map the outbreak of Lyme disease in the United States.
• What body system does Lyme disease affect, and how is it transmitted to humans?
• Is Lyme disease a serious disease today? If so why? If not, why? Can Lyme disease be effectively treated? Is there a vaccine?
• Why do some doctors dispute the diagnosis of Lyme disease?
• What other communicable disease does Lyme disease closely mimic and what are the similarities?
• What type of tick is the vector of Lyme disease? How was this tick first identified?
• Describe the first outbreak of Lyme disease and when it was first recognized as a public health threat?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.