MEDICINE
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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a virus
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a toxin
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a fungus
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a bacterium
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Detailed explanation-1: -Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely, Borrelia mayonii. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans.
Detailed explanation-2: -Borrelia mayonii was recently identified in 2013 to cause an illness similar to Lyme disease. To date, this organism has only been found in patients with exposures to blacklegged ticks in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ringworm (Tinea corporis) Description: Ringworm is a common skin infection that is caused by a fungus. It’s called “ringworm” because it can cause a ring-shaped rash that is usually red and itchy with raised edges.
Detailed explanation-4: -Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. It’s also known as Lyme borreliosis.