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) - Susan's Personal Lyme Disease Story
- (03:56) - Interview with Rossana Magnotta: Lyme Disease Awareness
- (04:59) - Rossana's Personal Story and Struggles
- (10:02) - Challenges in Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- (17:35) - Foundation and Future Goals
- (24:55) - Listener Emails: Early Signs and Symptoms, History and Vectors of Ticks and Lyme
- (29:16) - Birdie's Lyme Disease Journey
- (29:46) - Veterinary vs. Medical Community on Lyme
- (31:02) - Challenges in Ontario's Lyme Treatment
- (33:05) - Tick-Borne Illnesses and Vaccination
- (34:16) - Understanding Lyme Disease Organisms
- (36:26) - Symptoms and Diagnosis of Lyme Disease
- (38:41) - Tick Removal and Prevention
- (47:13) - Susan's Personal Lyme Experience
- (49:44) - Rossana's Advocacy and Research Efforts
- (55:24) - Final Thoughts
