Quiz sur la maladie de Lyme

What symptom led David to consult a doctor after returning from camping?

• Headache

• Extreme fatigue

• Rash on the leg

• Fever

How is Lyme disease primarily transmitted?

• By the bite of an infected tick

• By the saliva of a mosquito

• By contact with a sick person

• By consuming contaminated water

What is the main treatment for Lyme disease?

• Antihistamines

• Vitamins

• Corticosteroids

• Antibiotics

What percentage of patients with Lyme disease develop a red ring on the skin?

• 60%

• 80%

• 50%

• 70%

What is the effect of antibiotics on the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease?

• They feed them

• They multiply them

• They destroy them

• They make them invisible

What is the percentage reduction in the risk of infection by Borrelia burgdorferi if an antibiotic is administered within 72 hours of a tick bite?

• 87%

• 90%

• 75%

• 50%

What symptom may indicate that Lyme disease has affected the joints?

• Swelling of the knees

• Abdominal pain

• Skin rash

• Headaches

What is a possible long-term effect of untreated Lyme disease?

• Arthritis

• Sleep disorders

• All of the above

• Facial paralysis

What percentage of untreated patients with Lyme disease develop symptoms involving the brain?

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%

• 20%

What is the effect of the vaccine against Lyme disease on ticks?

• It immunizes them

• It attracts them

• It makes them more aggressive

• It kills them