Public Health Sudbury & District says a resident has tested positive for Lyme disease.
Officials say it is the first locally acquired human case reported to the agency this year.
They add Lyme disease occurs when a person is bit by a tick carrying the Lyme disease bacterium.
The health unit is reminding everyone to check for ticks immediately after activities like gardening or hiking.
For more information, call the health agency or visit their website.
Call 705.522.9200, ext. 464 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200) or visit phsd.ca.
