The most commonly known vectors of Lyme disease are:

The correct answer is C. Ticks. (A) Mites are not the common vector of Lyme disease. (B) Fleas are not the common vector of Lyme disease. (C) Ticks are the common vector of Lyme disease. (D) Mosquitoes are not the common vector of Lyme disease.

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AMites
BFleas
CTicks
DMosquitoes

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A
3% (1)
B
3% (1)
C
90% (35)
D
5% (2)

Explanation

(A) Mites are not the common vector of Lyme disease. (B) Fleas are not the common vector of Lyme disease. (C) Ticks are the common vector of Lyme disease. (D) Mosquitoes are not the common vector of Lyme disease.

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