The growth stage of the vector that is mainly responsible for transmitting Lyme disease is the

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The nymph stage is the growth stage of the vector (tick) that is mainly responsible for transmitting Lyme disease. This stage usually occurs in the late spring and early summer and is when the tick is most likely to become infected with the Lyme disease bacteria by feeding on infected animals. The infected nymph tick can then transmit the disease to humans or animals during its next blood meal.

The Growth Stage of the Vector That Is Mainly Responsible