A12-year-old girl was in her normal state of good health when she developed a fever of several days duration. she had no localizing symptoms, except for the development of a large rash on her back (see below). her history was notable in that she lived in connecticut near the new york state border and had recently been walking through tall grass where her sister was taking horseback riding lessons.1. with what organism was she infected? what disease did she have? 2. what in her history is suggestive of this disease? how is this disease transmitted? 3. how, in the absence of a characteristic rash, is the diagnosis of this disease established? 4. she was appropriately treated with antibiotics and did well. what complications can occur in patients with this disease, particularly those in whom there is no treatment or inadequate therapy? 5. what efforts can be taken to prevent this illness