Lyme Disease Treatment

• People in N.S. bitten by tick can now go to pharmacy for Lyme disease assessment

  Previously, those with tick bites had to go to a doctor or nurse practitioner to get a provincially covered assessment.

  Health

  Oct 29, 2021
  
• Is the tick that bit you carrying Lyme disease? New research eyes rapid test to find out

  Ticks can be tested, but it often takes days to get results. If antibiotics aren't started for more than three days after the tick bite, they likely won't stop the infection.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2021
  
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• Calgary doctor speaks out against ‘one-size-fits-all’ treatment for Lyme disease

  A Calgary doctor is raising concerns about the way Lyme disease is treated in Alberta. The guideline for treating Lyme disease is three weeks of antibiotics. However, Hawkins said some of his patients are on antibiotics for up to a year.

  Health

  Jul 28, 2016
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• New Brunswickers with Lyme disease push for new treatment guidelines

  People suffering from Lyme disease in New Brunswick are hoping for changes to federal guidelines that would give them better treatment for the chronic illness.

  Canada

  May 17, 2016