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Tick bites don't always lead to Lyme disease, Manitoba specialist says

A Manitoba specialist says the risk of contracting Lyme disease from a tick bite remains relatively low, while a provincial referral service supports patients with persistent or complex symptoms. Photo by Erik Karits on…

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A Manitoba specialist says the risk of contracting Lyme disease from a tick bite remains relatively low, while a provincial referral service supports patients with persistent or complex symptoms. Photo by Erik Karits on Pexels.

A Manitoba specialist says the risk of contracting Lyme disease from a tick bite remains relatively low, while a provincial referral service supports patients with persistent or complex symptoms. Photo by Erik Karits on Pexels. Support local journalism - save The Winnipeg Sun as a Preferred

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Source While reports of tick sightings are up across many parts of Canada this year, the risk of contracting Lyme disease from a tick bite remains relatively low in Manitoba, according to a provincial specialist.

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Jul 14, 2026
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