Anaplasmosis: An emerging threat in Canada

About this episode

The episode discusses the rise of tick-borne illnesses in Canada, focusing on Anaplasmosis and its clinical implications.

With climate change the distribution of ticks is extending throughout Canada and along with that the increasing risk of tick-borne infectious diseases. Join CFP Editor Dr. Nick Pimlott and Associate Editor Dr. David Ponka as they discuss the rise in tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease along with previously less commonly seen diseases like Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis and Powassan virus with Dr. Clarissa Ng and Dr. Pil Joo. Dr. Ngo and Dr. Joo are the authors of a Clinical Review in the October issue of  Canadian Family Physician  entitled  “Anaplasmosis: Emerging Threat in Canada”.  In the interview they discuss the common clinical presentations, the appropriate use of investigations and the increasing importance of considering tick-borne infections in the differential diagnosis of acute febrile illnesses both in the office and emergency room setting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Nick Pimlott, David Ponka

Guests: Dr Pil Joo, Dr Clarissa Ng

Topics covered

• tick-borne diseases
• Anaplasmosis
• Lyme disease
• Babesiosis
• Powassan virus
• climate change
• healthcare

Keywords

• infectious diseases
• clinical review
• acute febrile illnesses

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Anaplasmosis: Emerging Threat in Canada

Places: Canada

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