Lyme disease is on the rise in Manitoba

 

 

Lyme disease has been reported to be on the rise in Manitoba in recent years. In 2024, 77 cases of Lyme disease were reported in Manitoba. The cases were more than last year. While awareness of the disease and its risks is increasing, the number of cases is increasing, says Dr. Jason Bachevich says: Bachevich noted that there are still many myths and misinformation circulating among people about Lyme disease.

Although symptoms can vary between patients, common symptoms of Lyme disease include a bull's-eye rash, fever, chills, fatigue, and muscle and joint pain. The disease is contracted when the bacteria enters the body through a flea bite. The best way to protect yourself from flea bites is to protect yourself from flea bites as much as possible.

Officials are also encouraging those who find fleas to upload pictures of the fleas to eTick, a website created by the Manitoba government. This will help you identify the species of flea and learn about the risks. The website and app will also support public health monitoring.