Tick season arrives in Manitoba; officials warn of new illnesses

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As tick season heads into full swing in Canada, officials in Manitoba are warning the public that Lyme disease isn’t the only thing to be on the lookout for.

Manitoba Lyme Disease lists 14 illnesses associated with tick bites, but health authorities in the province say two emerging viruses should be of particular concern for the region: Borrelia miyamotoi and Powassan disease.

Powassan disease, also known as the deer tick virus, is known to cause vomiting, seizures and even long-term neurological problems, among other symptoms...https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/tick-season-arrives-in-manitoba-officials-warn-of-new-illnesses-1.3933245