We are pleased to report the results from the recent Canadian Tick-borne Infection Survey.
Many of you participated and we thank you for taking the time to provide basic information and
personal feedback.
We hope you find the survey results insightful and appreciate any feedback. Consider signing
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Highlights from the Survey
The vast majority of patients don’t receive a tick-borne infection diagnosis based on their bullseye rash or early symptoms from their primary healthcare provider.
Of those that went on to develop chronic symptoms:
- Over 80% of respondents reported having their capacity to work impaired as a result of tick-borne infection
- Over half of the patients experienced suicidal thoughts due to unmanageable pain and disability
- Over 60% of respondents were not able to independently manage the cost of treatment, as this illness is not covered by the Canadian Healthcare System
Full Survey Results
