A family goes on a hike on a nearby hill that has a lot of trees. The family took plenty of snacks and bottled water for the trip. After getting home, a family member realizes that they have a bug bite on their ankle right above their shoes. A few days later, they start feeling really sick and have a fever. What most likely happened? (1 point)

Question

A family goes on a hike on a nearby hill that has a lot of trees. The family took plenty of snacks and bottled water for the trip. After getting home, a family member realizes that they have a bug bite on their ankle right above their shoes. A few days later, they start feeling really sick and have a fever. What most likely happened? (1 point)

Responses

The family member was infected by fungi from the soil in the forest.
The family member was infected by fungi from the soil in the forest.

The family member was infected by a virus in the air.
The family member was infected by a virus in the air.

The family member was infected by bacteria from the bottled water.
The family member was infected by bacteria from the bottled water.

The family member was infected by a parasite from the bug bite.

Answer 1

The family member was infected by a parasite from the bug bite.

Answer 2

I bet it was a Lyme disease tick bite.

Answer 3

It is indeed possible that the family member was infected with Lyme disease from a tick bite obtained during the hike. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. It is important for the family member to see a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment if Lyme disease is suspected.