Problem: Lyme Disease
• What is the medical and common name(s) for the disease? What is that microbe's scientific name and common name? When was the disease discovered? By whom? (Brief history)
• What type of microorganism is it? How is that microbe structured? What makes it special?
• What is the incidence of the disease? What is the current range and potential to spread?
• Is the disease common to a certain age or group of people, or country? Are there any current epidemics or pandemics associated with the disease?
• How is the disease transmitted? Precautions during treatment? What are three potential ways to reduce the spread of disease? Are there environmental factors?
• What is the incubation period? What are the symptoms of the disease? How do they progress or change over time? Can they persist after treatment/cure?
• How is the disease diagnosed? Specific tests? How are they read?
• How does the microbe cause the disease's symptoms? What is its pathophysiology?
• How is the disease treated? Is it curable? Can you get it again if it has been cured once?
• What do I need to know as HCW and how will it affect patient care?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.