Geographic distribution of Lyme disease cases and proportion of cases by disease stage, Canada, 2009–2019*.
| |

Epidemiology of Lyme Disease in Canada 2009-2019

While the current numbers likely underrepresent the number of people living with Lyme disease in Canada, it is still important to note that even with passive surveillance, the number of cases per year has increased, showing the need for more accurate surveillance methods as well as public health initiatives for prevention and early detection and treatment.

Close up of a researcher looking through a powerful microscope in a lab doing research, with the CanLyme logo floating on the right hand side.

Why Lyme treatments often fail

Monica Embers, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Tulane University, Director of Vector-Borne Disease Research and member of the Tulane National Primate Research Center has been a leading participant in Lyme research. In addition she presents three free CME courses on [IN]VISIBLE for healthcare professionals. Her research program regarding Borrelia burgdorferi and Lyme…