ticks lyme disease

• 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
• Ontario researcher seeks tick-bite patients to assess gaps in Lyme disease testing

  A master's candidate at Queen's University is trying to find what's missing in tick-bite assessment in Ontario.

  May 22, 2020
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• 8 factors that increase your risk of getting a tick bite

  From pets, to birdhouses and vegetable gardens - here's a look at what U.S. scientists say increase your risk of coming across ticks in your household.

  Health

  Jul 25, 2017
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• Lone Star ticks that cause red meat allergies are on their way to Canada

  Love hamburgers, steak and bacon? You ought to stay away from the Lone Star tick at all costs. Experts warn its bite may be enough to trigger an allergy to all red meat.

  Health

  Jun 27, 2017