Preventing Lyme Disease with Rossana Magnotta

Rossana Magnotta of the Magnotta Winery in Ontario talks about Lyme disease. Rossanna's husband Gabe died of Lyme disease after being bitten by a tick. Rossana is the founder of G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector Borne Diseases.

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Disclaimer
• (00:22) - Host Introduction and Show Overview
• (01:26) - Susan's Personal Lyme Disease Story
• (05:22) - Interview with Rossana Magnotta: Lyme Disease Awareness
• (06:26) - Rossana's Personal Story and Struggles
• (11:28) - Challenges in Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
• (19:02) - Foundation and Future Goals
• (26:35) - Listener Emails: Early Signs and Symptoms, History and Vectors of Ticks and Lyme
• (35:10) - Birdie's Lyme Disease Journey
• (35:40) - Veterinary vs. Medical Community on Lyme
• (36:56) - Challenges in Ontario's Lyme Treatment
• (39:00) - Tick-Borne Illnesses and Vaccination
• (40:10) - Understanding Lyme Disease Organisms
• (42:21) - Symptoms and Diagnosis of Lyme Disease
• (44:36) - Tick Removal and Prevention
• (57:14) - Susan's Personal Lyme Experience
• (59:45) - Rossana's Advocacy and Research Efforts
• (01:05:25) - Final Thoughts