Lyme infection rate is 40 per cent in blacklegged ticks in parts of N.S., says researcher - CBC.ca

With the temperature rising, tick season is at its peak. The rate of Lyme disease infection in blacklegged ticks in large parts of Nova Scotia is 40 per cent, according to a Mount Allison research lab.

Checking yourself for ticks is just part of the summer routine in the region now, says a Maritime researcher. With the temperature rising, tick season is at its peak.  The rate of Lyme disease infe… [+3790 chars]

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