FIND OUT HOW TO STEER CLEAR OF LYME DISEASE AND THE TICKS THAT CARRY IT

The video discusses Lyme disease, highlighting that May is traditionally Lyme Disease Awareness Month. However, due to climate change, ticks are emerging earlier each year, increasing the risk of Lyme disease earlier in the season. The warming climate is also causing ticks to move northward into previously unsuitable areas. Lyme disease is transmitted through bites from infected blacklegged or deer ticks, which acquire the bacterium from hosts like mice or chipmunks. The research team is exploring new prevention strategies, emphasizing the importance of early precautions as climate change accelerates tick activity.

Why is May traditionally considered Lyme Disease Awareness Month?

• It is when Lyme disease was first discovered.

• It is when ticks are most active.

• It is when the most research on Lyme disease is conducted.

• It is when the first case of Lyme disease was reported.

What is a significant finding from the Cary Institute's 20-year study?

• Ticks are becoming less dangerous over time.

• Ticks are emerging later in the year.

• Ticks are emerging earlier and moving northward.

• Ticks are becoming resistant to climate change.

What is the primary reason for the earlier emergence of ticks?

• More available food sources.

• Increased rainfall.

• Decreased predator populations.

• Warmer climate conditions.

How do ticks typically become infected with the Lyme bacterium?

• By biting humans.

• By being exposed to sunlight.

• By feeding on infected hosts like mice.

• By living in cold climates.

What is one of the new strategies being explored to prevent Lyme disease?

• Using pesticides on all wildlife.

• Eliminating all ticks in the wild.

• Developing a vaccine for humans.

• Exploring new prevention strategies based on climate data.