The prophylaxis | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?

The prophylaxis

In contrast to the early summer meningoencephalitis (FSME) there is no vaccination against Lyme disease. Therefore, there is no medical protection against neuroborreliosis. The most important prophylaxis is therefore concentrated on avoiding tick bites.

When you are out in the wild, it is best to wear long clothes and closed shoes. Most ticks are found near the ground in the grass or on bushes and are stripped by the patient as he or she passes by. Light-colored clothing can help to detect the dark ticks more quickly.

After a day in the wild you should promptly check your whole body for ticks. The faster a tick is removed, the lower the risk of transmitting pathogens. Even if a Borrelia infection has already occurred once, there is no immunity afterwards.

Is neuroborreliosis contagious?

Neuroborreliosis is transmitted via ticks that are infected by Borrelia bacteria. An infection from person to person is not possible. The risk of infection depends on the region, but is not very high overall.