Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle
Deer ticks are the vector for Lyme disease. The answer to this clue lies in understanding the association between deer ticks and the specific disease they transmit.
1. Lyme disease is primarily spread by the bite of infected deer ticks.
2. Deer ticks are carriers, or vectors, of the Borrelia bacteria responsible for Lyme disease.
3. When deer ticks feed on infected animals such as deer or mice, they can acquire the bacteria and transmit it to humans during subsequent bites.
4. The geographic distribution of Lyme disease closely aligns with the habitats of deer ticks, reinforcing their role as the primary vector for this illness.
5. Early detection and removal of deer ticks can help prevent the transmission of Lyme disease.
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Crossword | Date | Answer |
The Times Specialist | 18 March 2018 | LYME |