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| Author: | Jim Wright [ Tue Aug 22, 2017 2:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Lyme disease in Lincolnshire? |
Does anyone know if there have been any cases of tick-born Lyme disease occurring in Lincolnshire? It seems to be spreading countrywide and birders are as much at risk as other outdoor types from tick-born diseases especially if their legs are uncovered. Apparently, many dogs also carry potentially harmful ticks. |
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| Author: | John Walker [ Tue Aug 22, 2017 5:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lyme disease in Lincolnshire? |
There are plenty of ticks on Saltfleetby NNR Jim and I know of one case of Lymes disease in a local woman who had it for some time before identified and treated, it can be a very serious infection. regards John |
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| Author: | Jim Wright [ Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lyme disease in Lincolnshire? |
Thanks for that word of caution, John. Definitely advisable to cover up. |
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