Which of the Following Factors Contributed to the Emergence and Spread

Question

Which of the following factors contributed to the emergence and spread of Lyme disease?
A)Increase in deer and mouse populations
B)Increase in deer tick populations
C)Increase in new home developments in wooded areas
D)Climate change
E)All of these factors are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of these factors have contributed to the emergence and spread of Lyme disease. An increase in deer and mouse populations provides a larger host population for ticks to feed on, leading to an increase in deer tick populations. New home developments in wooded areas can lead to more human exposure to infected ticks. Climate change also plays a role in the spread of Lyme disease by impacting the range of tick habitats and the timing of tick activity.