Is there a possible connection to tick-borne diseases?
With the sensation of mites burrowing into the skin, it is logical to explore a potential link to well-known tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. A study conducted on a limited number of patients lends some support to this hypothesis. However, other researchers assert that they have definitively disproven Morgellons Disease as being caused by a parasite or fungal infection. Both proponents and skeptics of this diagnosis concur on the necessity of additional research to ascertain the underlying causes of the disease.
Is the disease contagious?
While there are differing opinions on the nature of this disease, it is generally accepted that regular contact with an infected person does not lead to contagion. Some experts suggest that the disease may be caused by bacteria and thus could be transmitted from a mother to her baby. However, it remains uncertain whether the disease can be contracted through intimate contact with an infected individual.