Are there ticks in nl

Unlike the tick species native to Newfoundland, deer ticks are sometimes known to carry and transmit Lyme disease. Bernice Heffern is a veterinarian with the Gander Veterinary Clinic, and while she hasn't been seriously tracking the tick population, she said it seems as though veterinarians in her area are seeing more of them this year.

Sometimes, that can come off as looking like you've got more. Heffern said out of the six cases of ticks she's treated so far this year, two of them have been identified as deer ticks. Pound Cove resident Dana Blackmore owns one of the dogs who contracted a deer tick earlier this month. Symptoms in early stages often include unrelenting fatigue, recurring fever, headaches and migraines and achy muscles and joints.

In many cases, it starts with a red ring or patch on the skin, but this is not always present. In more severe cases, the illness can completely immobilise a person, causing severe pain, muscle spasms, loss of motor coordination, and even intermittent paralysis, meningitis, and heart problems. It is worth noting that tick bites can also cause other diseases, but the most common one is Lyme.

Of the 1,3 million people that are bitten each year, Whilst mild forms of the disease can be treated or at least managed with antibiotics, about 1. Research is currently being conducted by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and Environment to find out why this is. The first results of the survey, which monitors Lyme disease patients for a whole year, will be announced in In Memoriams Memorial Services Funerals. Branded Content. Subscribe now Sign in My Account Log out.

Truth and Reconciliation in Atlantic Canada. Anti-Black racism in Atlantic Canada in Issues and possible solutions. Have you tried the SaltWire News app? Lyme disease can be treated, but if left untreated, it can cause more severe symptoms weeks to years after the bite. These can include:. For more information, visit www. Diagnosing Lyme disease can be difficult as symptoms can vary between individuals and can also be similar to other illnesses. Health care providers use information on symptoms, potential exposure to infected black-legged ticks, and laboratory blood testing to diagnose the disease.

Laboratory tests alone may not always detect Lyme disease, especially if it is in the early stages of infection. If an individual develops symptoms of Lyme disease after being bitten by a tick or visiting a known at risk area for Lyme disease, they should see their family doctor right away. The earlier a diagnosis is made, the greater the chance of a successful treatment. For more information about diagnosing Lyme disease visit www. Yes, antibiotics are used to treat Lyme disease. Lyme disease is rarely life threatening, but if left untreated, more serious symptoms can develop.

Some people experience symptoms that continue more than six months after treatment.