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A blacklegged tick found in the northern Bruce Peninsula has been tested positive for Lyme disease.
Representatives from the Gray Bruce Health Unit say that Lyme disease is transmitted by Lyme disease. bite of blacklegged ticks carrying the bacterium (Borrelia burgdorferi).
Blacklegged ticks are most commonly found in forests, woodlands, shrubs, tall grass, and heaps of leaves
The tick was attached to a human or animal
At this stage, there has been no confirmed case of Lyme disease in humans in Gray and Bruce counties in 2018.
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to avoid [19659003] The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends the following tips for traveling to areas outside of where ticks can be found:
Use an insecticide with DEET or l '. Icaridin (always follow the instructions).
Wear closed toe shoes, long sleeves and pants.
Put your shirt in your pants and your pants in your socks.
Walk on the paths.
Do a daily tick check on your body, children, pets and equipment.
Shower or bath within two hours of being outside.
Put your clothes in a dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes.
If you find a mark on you or a family member, remove it immediately with a pair of tweezers.
Health care providers or Gray Bruce Health Unit for identification.
