Infections: News and Research on Lyme Disease

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When a tick bite no longer means a trip to the emergency room

In 2021, Nova Scotia began allowing pharmacists to prescribe preventive treatment for Lyme disease after high-risk tick bites. Researchers found that emergency department visits for tick bites dropped by roughly 50% after ...

Another tick-borne disease to avoid: Anaplasmosis in Canada

Move over, Lyme disease—there's another tick-borne disease to worry about in Canada. Anaplasmosis, the second-most common tick-borne disease in the country, can cause a range of health issues, including myocarditis, as a ...

How woodchips can help keep ticks off trails

After a cold Canadian winter, most of us look forward to the spring and summer months to get outside and experience the natural world, whether it's hiking, biking, gardening or birdwatching.

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