Is lyme disease a hetertroph or an autotroph?

Lyme disease is not classified as an autotroph or a heterotroph because it is a disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is a heterotrophic organism. Heterotrophs obtain their nutrients by consuming organic matter, while autotrophs produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. In the context of Lyme disease, the bacteria require a host, such as humans or animals, to survive and thrive.