Nova Scotia (2021)

In 2021 there were 157 ticks submitted to Geneticks from within Nova Scotia. This represents 10.28% of the total ticks submitted to Geneticks in 2021.

 

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Where were ticks submitted within Nova Scotia in 2021?

This interactive map displays where ticks were encountered and submitted to Geneticks from within Nova Scotia in 2021. Clicking on individual tick entries will display the details associated with that submission. Each entry has been stripped of identifying information and the coordinates gently randomized to protect user anonymity. The default display shows ticks that tested positive (Red) and negative (Green) for General Borrelia species. This setting can be toggled by pressing the icon in the top left corner of the map to display ticks by type (Genus, Species) or pathogens detected (Borrelia species, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto, Borrelia miyamotoi, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia microti, Babesia duncani, Babesia odocoilei, Bartonella species).

The details of individual submitted ticks can be viewed by selecting icons on the map.

*To see a full-screen version of this map, please click the expand icon in the top right corner of the map

What species ticks were submitted within Nova Scotia?

Who is encountering ticks and what activities were they doing?

 

What pathogens were found in blacklegged ticks submitted within Nova Scotia?

When were blacklegged ticks contacted in Nova Scotia?

When were dog ticks contacted in Nova Scotia?

All maps were developed with generous funding from the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation