how long must a tick be attached to transmit lyme disease
Ticks can attach to any part of the human body but are often found in hard-to-see areas such as the groin, armpits, and scalp. In most cases, the tick must be attached for 36 to 48 hours or more before the Lyme disease bacterium can be transmitted.Most humans are infected through the bites of immature ticks called nymphs. If you remove a tick quickly (within 24 hours), you can greatly reduce your chances of getting Lyme disease. 2  It takes some time for the Lyme disease-causing bacteria to move from the tick to the host.