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http://winnipegsun.com/News/Manitoba/2006/06/30/1662174.html
Field study confirms presence of Lyme disease
A field survey conducted in southeastern Manitoba has confirmed the presence of an established population of blacklegged ticks infected with the organism that causes Lyme disease.
The survey, conducted by the Public Health Agency of Canada in conjunction with Manitoba Health and Health Canada, was undertaken in spring 2006. Sampling was conducted in areas around Buffalo Bay which includes the village of Middlebro, a neighbouring wildlife refuge, the Buffalo Point area, and areas near Moose Lake and Birch Point provincial parks.
Blacklegged ticks have been found in the past in several locations within Manitoba. However, this is the first evidence of an established population in Manitoba. Ticks that transmit Lyme disease are also established in other parts of Canada including parts of southern Ontario, Nova Scotia and southern British Columbia.
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted from infected blacklegged ticks (sometimes called deer ticks) to humans.
The risk of catching Lyme disease in Manitoba continues to be low. This risk is further reduced if attached ticks are removed early, especially within 24 hours.
Most species of ticks found in Manitoba, including the more common American dog ticks (also known as wood ticks), are not effective transmitters of Lyme disease. Most blacklegged ticks found in Manitoba are believed to be introduced by migratory birds which may be infested in areas to the south and are not suspected to represent established populations.
Both wood ticks and blacklegged ticks can be found in tall grass, along trail margins and in wooded areas. Adult wood ticks are common in Manitoba from May to July. Adult blacklegged ticks can be found from April to November but are most common in October and November.
Further information on Lyme disease can be found in Manitoba Health's Lyme disease fact sheet, available at www.gov.mb.ca/health/publichealth/cdc/fs/lyme.pdf
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