Tick-borne bacteria increasingly widespread in Canada, study finds

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Researchers from Quebec and Ontario are calling for better testing to track the spread of tick-borne germs as the disease-causing bacteria gain new ground in Canada.

causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever and anaplasmosis, and is normally found in the United States, Western Canada, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Bolivia.

“The presence of these pathogens changes the risk of disease for Canadians and animals in some densely populated areas of Canada,” Crandall said. She said the findings demonstrate the need for better testing and tracking to detect the spread and potential risk of tick-borne pathogens to humans and animals throughout the country.

 

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Mosquito bites are a problem I hear.

Does Canada ever get ANYTHING right? 🙄 TickGate

It will be a great day when Lyme disease can be prevented or cured.

Is this because of climax change? Asking for a friend. Just wondering if I should start panic buying toilet paper and preparing for another lockdown.

Monkeypox didn't work out, huh?

Seriously, you’re embarrassing. STOP 🛑

Parasites are quite common in Canada, most of them however can be found around Ottawa. They tend to be concentrated near parliament.

it's winter ....

Shutdowns! Lockdowns! Now! We neurotic woke progressives don't feel safe!!! SHUT DOWN EVERYTHING!!!

CTV is ticking me off !!

Close up of trudeau

NOOO!!

Groceries are incredibly expensive. Do a story on our government’s inability to make life affordable for average Canadians.

Yes it is and has been for years. Our Healthcare system continues to deny treatment to those with it and/or that is is even a spreading problem. We need better testing and treatments. Patients need to be heard!

fringe_cunuk Theres a jab for that!

Get Vaccinated and wear a mask for gods sake!!! Problem solved… even have a tag line “get the prick before you get a tick”… and “don’t ask, just mask”.. Marketing Royalties to be etransfer to the following email ctvisfullofshityouknowit.ca Science!!! 🧪

Pretty sure there isn’t many problems with ticks in December? More misinformation?

Responsible reporting isn't when all corporate entity's provide the script for the entire program and control the narrative. If CTV was responsible it would cover issues like Anthony Fauci's deposition, take the side of their audiance and consider their safety.

Our cold weather this winter will wipe them out just like pine Beatles!

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