Lyme Disease
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Pharmacy treatments for Lyme disease cut N.S. emergency visits in half: studyBlacklegged tick bites can lead to Lyme disease, as well as Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis and Powassan virus though Nova Scotia has not seen Powassan cases so far.HealthSep 21
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Lyme disease isn’t the only concern as tick-borne illness rises in Nova ScotiaAnaplasmosis, a tick-borne bacterial disease spread by black-legged ticks, is also spreading in the province.CanadaJul 27
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Lyme disease cases uptick in ManitobaAdvocates are reminding Winnipeggers to be wary of ticks as cases for Lyme disease continue to rise with more than 120 confirmed cases of Lyme disease in Manitoba in 2025.Jul 21
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‘It was horrible’: Ontario man warns of tick-borne illness after 10-day hospital stayAn Ontario man is warning others to take tick bites seriously after spending 10 days in hospital with anaplasmosis as health officials report rising cases.HealthJul 17
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Ticks are spreading anaplasmosis, not just Lyme disease, CMAJ warnsPhysicians are being urged to specifically consider anaplasmosis in regions with a growing prevalence of blacklegged ticks, which range in size from a poppyseed to a sesame seed.HealthJul 13
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Ticks are coming for you: Experts warn tick-related illnesses rising across CanadaFrom Lyme disease to rare red meat allergies, experts say expanding tick populations are creating new health risks across Canada.CanadaMay 22
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Lyme disease patients say care gaps persist in Canada, call for changeFor many, Lyme disease is caught early — and treated quickly — with a standard course of antibiotics. But for others, recovery isn't straightforward.CanadaJan 21
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Extreme heat, wildfires taking a toll on ticks in Atlantic Canada — for nowIf temperatures become too hot, much-maligned ticks are at risk of drying out. The parasites survive by retreating to moist areas like leaf litter and in the soil.CanadaAug 27, 2025
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What to know about Lyme disease amid ‘steady increase’ in Canada, U.S.Justin Timberlake is the latest celebrity to announce he has been battling the 'relentlessly debilitating' disease, which can cause severe symptoms that can persist for years.CanadaAug 4, 2025
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Justin Timberlake reveals ‘debilitating’ Lyme disease diagnosisIn February, Timberlake was forced to cancel a show hours before it was supposed to start due to health reasons.EntertainmentJul 31, 2025
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