The Most Important Vector of Lyme Disease in the Eastern

Question

The most important vector of Lyme disease in the eastern U.S. is
A)Dermacentor virabilis.
B)Dermacentor andersoni.
C)Staphylococcus aureus.
D)Ixodes scapularis.

Accepted Answer

The most important vector of Lyme disease in the eastern U.S. is Ixodes scapularis, also known as the black-legged tick. This tick is responsible for transmitting the Lyme disease bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, to humans through its bite. Dermacentor virabilis and Dermacentor andersoni are tick species found in western parts of the U.S. Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria that can cause a range of illnesses but is not associated with Lyme disease transmission.