Question

question 51 1 pts lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria carried by deer ticks. the tick bite may cause fever, fatigue, and other associated symptoms. this is an example of transmission of an infection by
○ droplet contact.
○ a fomite.
○ the airborne route.
○ a vector.

Explanation:

A vector transmits infections by carrying pathogens. Deer ticks (vectors) carry Lyme - causing bacteria. Droplet contact (respiratory droplets), fomites (contaminated objects), and airborne route (air - borne particles) don't match. So the correct option is a vector.

Answer:

D. a vector