[Campbell Biology P.637] Which of the following statements about Lyme disease is NOT true ba... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements about Lyme disease is NOT true based on the provided text?

  • A: It is transmitted by ticks carrying *Borrelia burgdorferi*.
  • B: It is the most widespread pest-carried disease in the United States.
  • C: It can cause debilitating arthritis, heart disease, and nervous disorders if untreated.
  • D: Around 1.5 million people die each year from Lyme disease in the U.S.

Explanation

The text states that Lyme disease 'infects about 300,000 people each year' in the U.S. The figure 'more than 1.5 million people die each year of the lung disease tuberculosis' is given in a separate context, not related to Lyme disease deaths.