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Lyme Disease Is Caused by the Spirochete Borrelia Burgdorferi and Is

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Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans by two types of deer tick.Which of the following statements regarding Lyme disease is FALSE?


A) Initial characteristics of the disease may include flu-like symptoms with fever,chills,and fatigue.
B) A skin rash,known as a "bull's-eye rash," may appear.
C) The long-term effects of Lyme disease may include a form of arthritis if the disease remains untreated or undiagnosed.
D) The disease is treated with a short-term course of antibiotics/antimicrobial medications.

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