Lyme Disease Quiz

What is Lyme disease also known as?

• Borreliosis

• Meningitis

• Arthritis

• Erythema

Which bacteria cause Lyme disease?

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Salmonella enterica

• Escherichia coli

• Borrelia burgdorferi

What is the primary vector for transmitting Lyme disease to humans?

• Culex mosquitoes

• Aedes mosquitoes

• Dermacentor ticks

• Ixodes ricinus ticks

What is a common early symptom of Lyme disease?

• Fever

• Coughing

• Nausea

• Erythema migrans

What is the standard duration of antibiotic therapy for Lyme disease?

• 7 days

• 30 days

• 14 days

• 21 days

In which regions of Poland is Lyme disease incidence higher?

• Southern regions

• Central regions

• Northeastern regions

• Western regions

What percentage of ticks in Poland are estimated to carry Borrelia bacteria?

• 30%

• 50%

• 10%

• 70%

What can happen if Lyme disease is left untreated?

• Increased appetite

• No symptoms will develop

• Immediate recovery

• Progression to affect the nervous system

What is a characteristic feature of early localized Lyme disease?

• Expanding red rash

• Severe headaches

• High fever

• Joint swelling

How many new cases of Lyme disease are reported annually in Poland?

• Approximately 50,000

• Approximately 20,000

• Approximately 5,000

• Approximately 10,000