Which tick-borne disease has symptoms that include a rash and fatigue, with an incubation period of 3-32 days?

The correct answer is Lyme Disease. This disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks, commonly known as deer ticks. One of the characteristic symptoms of Lyme Disease is a rash, often described as a "bull's-eye" or erythema migrans, which appears in a significant number of cases. In addition to the rash, individuals may experience fatigue, fever, chills, and muscle aches.

The incubation period for Lyme Disease can vary widely, typically ranging from 3 to 32 days after the tick bite. This variability makes the identification of the disease somewhat challenging, as symptoms may not appear immediately and can be mistaken for other conditions. Recognizing this disease early is crucial for effective treatment and management.

Other tick-borne diseases have distinct symptoms or incubation periods that differentiate them from Lyme Disease, making them less relevant in this context. For instance, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is associated with more severe symptoms such as fever and rash that appears later and is more generalized, while Colorado Tick Fever primarily leads to fever and headaches without the characteristic rash. Q Fever is caused by a different pathogen (Coxiella burnetii) and is not transmitted by ticks