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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- Jul 14, 2026
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