yOUR hEALTH

Lyme disease research

Manitobans are asked to submit the black-legged ticks they find to be tested for Lyme disease. Ticks should be placed in a small crush-proof bottle (pill bottle) with a piece of slightly damp paper towel to help keep the tick alive. Firmly tape the lid shut. Seal the bottle in a plastic bag and then in a cardboard box labelled: Research Specimens - Fragile - Handle with Care.

Include the following details: name, address and phone number, information about where, when and on whom (person, dog) the tick was found, as well as any recent travel activity. Results of the testing will be provided once completed.

Send the package to:

Dr. Terry Galloway,
Department of Entomology
Animal Science/ Entomology
Building, Room 214
Fort Garry Campus,
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

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