Newfoundland, Canada: Case of tick borne Powassun virus with polio-like outcome.

“Evidence of a Powassan virus infection affecting the spinal cord has, until now, only been seen in mouse studies. But... View Article

Halifax: Increasing Threat of Tick-Borne Diseases, Viruses

By Lenny Rowe Halifax town officials are taking steps to raise awareness about tick-borne diseases and viruses. Halifax Health Agent Cathy... View Article

Globe and Mail: How ticks became a major public health issue

[CanLyme Note: The tell-tale “bull’s eye” rash seldom occurs. Of those 17 children in Nova Scotia with confirmed Lyme Disease, only... View Article

Health officials ramp up tick monitoring for Powassan Virus

CityNews reporter Andrea Piunno with what health officials are doing to protect you and what you should watch out for.... View Article

Sister of first victim speaks out about rare disease’s Canadian connection

Randy Boswell Published: October 20, 2013, 3:05 pm It’s a rare but life-threatening infection spread to humans by tiny... View Article

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Newfoundland, Canada: Case of tick borne Powassun virus with polio-like outcome.

Halifax: Increasing Threat of Tick-Borne Diseases, Viruses

Globe and Mail: How ticks became a major public health issue

Health officials ramp up tick monitoring for Powassan Virus

Sister of first victim speaks out about rare disease’s Canadian connection