1. Camille Gagnon-Larivière Stagiaire en communication
LYME DISEASE
Camille Gagnon-Larivière
Stagiaire en communication

2. RECOGNISING LYME DISEASE
An infectious disease caused by bacteria transmitted by tick bites.
Symptoms:
Redness
Fatigue
Fever
Headache
Stiffness in the neck
Muscle and joint pain
If you have the following symptoms, call Info-Santé at or consult a doctor
Lyme disease is treatable! 2

3. Neurological problems
Complications
Joint problems
Heart problems
Neurological problems 3

4. Note: Following the 2014 legislative changes, the Brome-Missisquoi and Haute-Yamaska LSN’s (local service networks) were transferred from the Montérégie to the Eastern Townships. 4

5. Regions at risk RLS= LSN (local service network
Cases of Lyme Disease diagnosed in the Estrie region between based on clients address (n=157)
Red dot indicates where Lyme disease cases have been confirmed
Dark highlights indicate the LSN zones
Light highlights indicate the municipalities
*Approximately 90% of these cases are located in Quebec and the majority in Estrie near the clients residence. 5
RLS = Réseau local de service

6. How to recognize a Tick Shape Size Color Larve = Larva Nymphe = nymph6

7. Areas of risk Forest (Woods) – Shrubs – Tall grasses 7
Source: Kirby C. Stafford III, Tick Management Handbook
Source: Kirby C. Stafford III, Tick Management Handbook 7

8. Preventative measures
May to October
Long and light colored clothing
Mosquito repellent (DEET ou icaridine)
Stay on the trail
Take a shower
Inspect your body after a walk in risk areas 8

9. Pull gently without squishing
How to remove a Tick
Get a pair of tweezers
Pull gently without squishing
Wash the area that has been bitten as well as your hands
Keep the Tick in a sealed container
If concerned, call Info-Santé at 8-1-1 9

10. Take preventative measures
Treatment
Antibiotics
Take preventative measures 10

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