Manitoba Lyme cases far higher than official count, study finds
The true number of Lyme disease cases in Manitoba is likely at least five-and-a-half times higher than the official figure, according to a new study. A team of eight researchers led by Winnipeg public health physician Richard Rusk estimated there was an average of 165 cases a year of Lyme disease in the province between 2009 to 2018. That compares to just 30 cases a year reported by Manitoba…
