Original broadcast date: July 19, 2009

A recent report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal notes that Lyme disease is being found in regions that were once free from the ticks that spread the disease. They are urging the public and health professionals to be more vigilant and learn to recognize some of the signs and symptoms of the disease.

• Dr. Ernie Murakami, MD, BA in Bacteriology and Immunology
  Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus UBC and President, Dr. E. Murakami Centre for Lyme Research, Education and Assistance