LYME DISEASE WEBQUEST
What is Lyme Disease?
Lyme Disease is an infection caused by a bacterium
which is carried by ____________. These deer ticks
are found in _________________. The most risky
months for contracting Lyme Disease are between the
months May and __________.
In America, the incidence of Lyme disease has tripled
in the last 30 years with ___________ cases diagnosed every year.
What causes Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium
_______________________. The
bacterium is transmitted to humans
through the bite of infected deer ticks.
Early Symptoms
Most often, when a person is bitten by an infected
deer tick, our bodies will clear the infection and will
not develop Lyme Disease. If the tick remains on the
body for longer than _____ hours, you have a
_________ chance of developing Lyme Disease.
After the bite of the infected tick, you may develop a ______________.
You may also develop flu-like symptoms such as _____________,
_______________, ______________, _____________,
_________________.
Late Symptoms
Later symptoms of Lyme Disease can cause more serious problems. It
can lead to joint issues, leading to ____________, facial __________
and ______________, or an inflammation of the heart muscles.
Who should get tested?
You should get tested for Lyme Disease if you are regularly
camping/hiking in ________________ areas. You should also get tested
if you have been ____________ by a tick and develop any the
symptoms mentioned.
How to Prevent Lyme Disease?
To prevent Lyme disease you should wear long-sleeved pants and shirts
to cover your body. You may also use a tick- __________.
Lyme disease is easily treatable with _______________.
VOCABULARY BANK
Infection: The invasion and growth of bacteria/viruses in the body.
Bacterium: A single-celled microorganism
Contract: To receive (a disease or infection)
Incidence: The number of cases reported of a condition or disease.
Transmitted: The passing of a disease from the infected to the
individual