New Brunswick, Canada – Researchers begin ‘Tick Patrol’ looking for Lyme disease
FREDERICTON – Researchers from Mount Allison University have begun dragging for ticks in different parks and forests throughout New Brunswick, looking to test the ticks for Lyme disease.
Dr. Vett Lloyd, a professor of biology at the university, was diagnosed with the disease three years ago.
“I was paralyzed in half my body, so it took six months before I was able to walk again. But it can be treated,” she said.
Lloyd says Lyme disease is growing in the province. It’s a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia bacteria, usually spread through a tick bite. While early infection can be treated with antibiotics, an array of symptoms can appear if left untreated.
Hello this is the 3rd tick removed from the dog and cat in 2mos. I kept this one and I would like to have it tested if possible as i am very concern about lime disease .is there a number I can call and do I have to keep this creepy tick alive? Thank you lydia duguay
thank you