Is Ankylosing Spondylitis Contagious?

In general, ankylosing spondylitis is not contagious. This condition belongs to the category of chronic autoimmune diseases and is not caused by pathogen infection. Daily contact with a patient or living together will not lead to transmission. Detailed analysis is as follows:

From the perspective of disease etiology, the occurrence of ankylosing spondylitis is related to genetic factors, immune system dysfunction, and environmental factors. It lacks the pathogens required for infectious diseases and has no transmission routes. Whether engaging in daily conversation, sharing meals, or physical contact with a patient, one will not contract the disease through contact and thus there is no need to worry about infection risks. Some people may mistakenly believe the disease is contagious after observing symptoms such as joint pain and limited mobility in patients; however, this belief is incorrect. This disease only gradually develops within the patient themselves, affecting their own spinal and joint health, without posing any risk of transmission to surrounding individuals.

In daily life, there is no need to implement isolation measures when interacting with individuals who have ankylosing spondylitis—you can communicate and interact normally. Patients themselves should actively cooperate with treatment, maintain warmth and avoid dampness, and consistently engage in rehabilitation exercises to control disease progression, preserve normal living abilities, and avoid psychological burdens caused by misunderstandings.