Protect yourself from Lyme disease!

Published: 24 June 2024
on channel: McMaster University Health Sciences
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Have you ever wondered how a simple tick bit can lead to a serious illness?

Mark Loeb, infectious disease specialist and professor in the Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine, says diseases that are transmitted by arthropods, like ticks and mosquitos, are called vector-borne diseases.

Loeb shared how these infectious diseases are transmitted to humans and how they affect our immune system.

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The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 24/06/2024. The information provided in this video is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, it is important to consult your health care professional.

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