is lyme's disease contagius?

Question

I just want to know cause my sister might have it

Answer 1

Lymes disease is passed by ticks. it is not contagious. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. Lyme disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks; laboratory testing is helpful in the later stages of disease. Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics. Steps to prevent Lyme disease include using insect repellent, removing ticks promptly, landscaping, and integrated pest management. The ticks that transmit Lyme disease can occasionally transmit other tick-borne diseases as well.

Answer 2

Is your sister pregnant? Sometimes Lyme disease is passed from mother to baby in the womb. If she has Lyme, and she is pregnant, it's important that she get under the care of a Lyme-knowledgeable doctor.

Answer 3

It is not a communicable disease