Why,after each hike,did the nurse insist on the scouts checking each other for ticks?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States.The vector (carrier)is a tick infested with a spirochete.It is crucial to promptly remove any attached ticks.Noroviruses are transmitted through contaminated food and water and account for most cases of nonbacterial gastroenteritis.Hantavirus does have a significant fatality rate,but it is spread through exposure to aerosol secretions and excretions from rodents.West Nile virus is becoming an increasing problem in the United States,but it is spread by infected mosquitoes.

Why,after Each Hike,did the Nurse Insist on the Scouts Checking