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Tick surveillance summary

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The goal of the Enhanced Tick Surveillance Program is to assess the risk of Lyme disease in Alberta. This annual summary provides statistics on the findings of the surveillance program, including... More ≫

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The goal of the Enhanced Tick Surveillance Program is to assess the risk of Lyme disease in Alberta. This annual summary provides statistics on the findings of the surveillance program, including geographical distribution of tick reportings.

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Surveillance of ticks on companion animals in Alberta

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Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services conduct a surveillance program for ticks, monitoring the type and number of ticks that attach to companion animals,... More ≫

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Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services conduct a surveillance program for ticks, monitoring the type and number of ticks that attach to companion animals, livestock and humans, and also those found in the environment. This report provides an annual summary of results for companion animals, which includes dogs, cats, and horses .

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Notes for clinicians : Lyme disease

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The following guidance is provided to referring clinicians in order to avoid unnecessary referrals for patients who are unlikely to have Lyme disease.

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Blacklegged ticks submitted to the tick surveillance program

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In 2007, Alberta Health and Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development began a tick surveillance program to determine if blacklegged ticks had established themselves in Alberta. This issue of... More ≫

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In 2007, Alberta Health and Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development began a tick surveillance program to determine if blacklegged ticks had established themselves in Alberta. This issue of Health Trends Alberta uses 2014 surveillance results to describe the distribution of blacklegged ticks found through the program.

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Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) in Alberta

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of Lyme diseasein Alberta. Includes information on its significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife management,... More ≫

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of Lyme diseasein Alberta. Includes information on its significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife management, public significance, and prevention and control measures that can be taken. One in a series of fact sheets on common parasites and diseases of fishes and wildlife in Alberta.

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Laboratory testing for Lyme disease in Alberta

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The purpose of this document is to provide health professionals with an overview of the laboratory testing available for Lyme disease and how results should be interpreted. Each case should be... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to provide health professionals with an overview of the laboratory testing available for Lyme disease and how results should be interpreted. Each case should be evaluated based on the clinical, epidemiological and laboratory evidence and in consultation with an infectious disease specialist.

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