What is the primary mode of transmission for Lyme disease caused by Borrelia bur

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What is the primary mode of transmission for Lyme disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi?
  1. Airborne transmission
  2. Vector-borne transmission via ticks
  3. Direct contact with infected individuals
  4. Contaminated water

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary mode of transmission for Lyme disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi?
  • Step 1: Understand that Lyme disease is an illness caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi.
  • Step 2: Learn that this bacteria is usually found in certain types of ticks.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the primary way people get Lyme disease is through the bite of an infected tick.
  • Step 4: Remember that not all ticks carry the bacteria, but when they do, they can transmit it to humans during a bite.
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