Lyme Disease Borrelia burgdorferi

The video tutorial explains Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. It covers the symptoms, transmission methods, and challenges in diagnosing the disease. The bacterium responsible, Borrelia burgdorferi, is described, along with its unique characteristics. The video also discusses the types of ticks that spread the disease and the difficulties in diagnosing due to similar symptoms with other illnesses and the time it takes for antibodies to develop.

What is the primary way Lyme disease is transmitted to humans?

• Through direct contact with an infected person

• By consuming contaminated food

• Via the bite of an infected tick

• Through airborne particles

Which bacterium is responsible for causing Lyme disease?

• Mycobacterium tuberculosis

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Borrelia burgdorferi

• Escherichia coli

What is unusual about the genetic structure of Borrelia burgdorferi?

• It has a circular chromosome

• It lacks any plasmids

• It contains no DNA

• It has a linear chromosome

Which tick is primarily responsible for spreading Lyme disease in the Northeast US?

• Lone star tick

• American dog tick

• Blacklegged tick

• Brown dog tick

Why can diagnosing Lyme disease be challenging?

• There are no tests available for Lyme disease

• Symptoms are similar to other diseases and antibodies can linger

• Antibodies develop immediately after infection

• The symptoms are unique and easily identifiable