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Safety first
September 2005
Lyme disease season in full swing
The Newfoundland and Labrador departments of Health and Community Services
and Natural Resources are reminding anyone who is spending time outside that
Lyme disease is a real risk at this time of year.
According to provincial veterinarian Dr. Hugh Whitney, the ticks responsible
for spreading this disease are being found at increased levels throughout
the island portion of the province on dogs, cats and in some cases people.
Approximately 11 per cent of these ticks carried the disease and people are
at risk of contracting Lyme disease if bitten.
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium which is spread through a bite from
infected ticks. The tick most commonly associated with infections of Lyme
disease is the deer tick. A tick is a small, wingless bug, similar to a
spider or mite, and feeds on the blood of mammals and birds. It can attach
to any exposed part of the body after walking through grass or brush where
ticks may be found.
Dr. Faith Stratton, chief medical officer of health, says there have been no
human cases of Lyme disease in Newfoundland. However, the potential does
exist for individuals to contract Lyme disease as people in other provinces
have been diagnosed with it.
While it may appear to be a mild disease initially, Stratton says human
cases of Lyme disease can result in serious medical complications if not
treated, with symptoms occurring one to two weeks after being bitten by an
infected tick. It begins with a growing red area of the skin at the site of
the bite. Other early symptoms include fever, headache, stiff neck, malaise
and general muscle and joint aches and pain. If not treated, the disease can
spread to affect other areas of the body such as the nerves and heart.
Treatment with antibiotics will cure the infection.
People can reduce their exposure to tick bites by wearing protective clothes
such as long sleeves and pants, and by applying insect repellant containing
DEET when travelling in areas where ticks may be present. People who
discover a tick on their body should remove it carefully with a pair of
tweezers, being cautious not to leave pieces behind which would likely cause
infection.
For further information on ticks and Lyme Disease consult the Government of
Newfoundland and Labrador website at www.gov.nl.ca/agric under Animal
Diseases.
First domestic case of Lyme disease reported
Oct 21 2004 04:12 PM NDT
CBC News
A Port au Port dog has been confirmed to be the first domestic animal in the province to be diagnosed with Lyme disease.
Migratory birds likely carried the bacteria that cause Lyme disease, which make their way to animals on ticks.
Provincial veterinarian Dr. Hugh Whitney says despite the discovery, it is unlikely any permanent populations of Lyme disease exist.
The bacteria was first found in the province in 2001, but until now had never been found in domestic animals.
Lyme disease is often painful to animals. It rarely causes fatalities in humans.
The dog in Port au Port had become lame and had also stopped eating.
However, it has since been treated and is recovering.
Pet owners are encouraged to educate themselves about Lyme disease.
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